Schenectady County Community College

78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY, 12305
Tel: (518)381-1200
Public | 6,205 students
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Schenectady County Community College serves 6,205 students (44% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Schenectady County Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Schenectady County, NY.

School Overview:

Schenectady 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)
125 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 6,205 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:50 1:21
# Full-Time Students
2,738 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students
3,467 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan
- 1%
% Asian
- 2%
% Hawaiian
- 1%
% Hispanic
- 6%
% Black
- 15%
% White
- 62%
% Two or more races
- 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$3,533 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$6,813 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Schenectady County Community College, established in 1967, is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The College emphasizes high quality academic programs, broad access for students, and responsiveness to the needs of the community. SCCC offers a wide range of transfer degree, career degree and certificate programs. The College has committed, accessible teaching faculty and an attractive campus, located in Schenectady along the Mohawk River - in the heart of the New York State Capital District.
  • Schenectady County Community College offers the following Transfer, Career, and Certificate programs. In striving to achieve its primary mission, the College affords students the opportunity to earn Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degrees in college parallel or career technology programs. The College also provides students with the opportunity to earn certificates in specialized career fields or personal development activities.
  • SCCC operates as a comprehensive community college under the programs and standards of the State University of New York. Sponsored by Schenectady County, the College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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Fulton-Montgomery Community College
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