Orange County Community College

115 South St, Middletown, NY, 10940
Tel: (845)344-6222
Public | 7,223 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Orange County Community College serves 7,223 students (54% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body.
  • Orange County Community College is the only community colleges within Orange County, NY.
  • The nearest community college is ( miles away).

School Overview:
Orange County Community College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 305 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 7,223 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:24 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 3,916 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 3,307 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 3% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 16% 6%
% Black		 11% 15%
% White		 70% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $4,124 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $7,824 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Founded 1950, Orange County Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established by the authority of the State of New York and sponsored by the County of Orange.
  • At SUNY Orange, you'll find an academic environment ideally suited for your personal and professional goals. SUNY Orange offers 44 academic programs in areas such as Business, The Health Professions, Liberal Arts, and Technology. Whether you are looking to develop your career skills or transfer to a four-year institution, we are confident that a SUNY Orange education can start you on the road to success.
  • The Middletown campus is located in Middletown, midway between the Hudson and Delaware Rivers at the foot of the Catskill Mountains. The 37-acre former estate features 40,000 square feet of classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls, offices, a swimming pool, gymnasium, library and learning resource center.
  • SUNY Orange offers three two-year associate degree programs. The AA and AS degree are for students interested in transferring to four-year institutions. The AAS degree is designed to prepare students for work in a number of career fields. One-year certificates are also available.
  • The college is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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