Adirondack Community College

640 Bay Rd, Queensbury, NY, 12804 - View a map of this school Map

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Situated in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains, ACC is conveniently located in Queensbury, New York between Saratoga Springs and Lake George. Abundant in natural resources, the area is surrounded by numerous ski centers, rivers and lakes, and the high peaks region of the Adirondack Mountains. The area is also home to cultural sites such as the renowned Hyde Art Collection, the Lake George Opera Festival and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center....

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  • Adirondack Community College
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County Warren County, NY -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 2,091 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,513 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 3,604 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 75% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 37% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,484 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 63% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,259 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 5% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,440 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 38% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,192 $3,129

School Notes:

  • ACC offers extensive Associate degrees and Certificate programs and practices transfer agreements with numerous Colleges and University. The college is small enough to provide rewarding personal interaction between the professor and the student, yet large enough to offer diversity in choice of program. We have high quality transfer courses and curricula for students who wish to pursue their first two years of a four-year degree at ACC before transferring to a four-year college or university.
  • Adirondack Community College offer unparalleled occupational skills training in numerous technical, business and health-care fields geared toward preparing students for high-wage, high-skill, high-demand occupations. Adirondack Community College earns high rankings in its academic programs, student satisfaction and career placement, as well as transfer success.
  • As part of the State University of New York, Adirondack Community College (ACC) is a two-year college accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

  • ACC program offers the play ‘Museum’ (The Post-Star)
    posted on November 21, 2009 at 01:22:18 am
    QUEENSBURY - Adirondack Community College's Theatre Program, incelebration with the Hyde Collection's "Degas and Music" exhibit,will present "Museum," a play by Tina Howe, through Sunday in theACC Theater on the Bay Road campus.
  • ACC to host community service fair (The Saratogian)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 03:00:35 pm
    QUEENSBURY — The Adirondack Community College Office of Career Services will host a community service volunteer fair from noon to 2 p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Student Center Lounge on the Queensbury campus.
  • Cougars take first loss (Plattsburgh Press Republican)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 09:16:40 am
    DID YOU KNOW? You can look back over the last 70 years at some of the area athletes and personalities who made headlines in area sports. Flashback will revive memories of great local athletes and outstanding team successes.
  • Timberwolves pull out OT win (The Post-Star)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:21:04 am
       QUEENSBURY -- Alex Laschewski put up 22 points, 10 assistsand three 3-pointers to help the Adirondack Community College men'sbasketball team edge Clinton Community College, 76-69 inovertime.
  • Altering the landscapes (The Post-Star)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 01:47:32 am
    Veteran watercolorist continues to learn and grow

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