Columbia-Greene Community College
School Highlights
- Columbia-Greene Community College serves 2,047 students (41% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
- Columbia-Greene Community College is the only community colleges within Columbia County, NY.
- The nearest community college to Columbia-Greene Community College is Bard College at Simon's Rock (18.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Columbia-Greene Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 27% over five years.
| Columbia-Greene Community College | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 70 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,047 students | 1,701 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 849 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,198 students | 538 students |
| % Asian | 2% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% |
| % Black | 4% | 17% |
| % White | 85% | 49% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 31% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $37,000 | $35,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Columbia-Greene Community College is Bard College at Simon's Rock (18.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Bard College at Simon's RockPrivate, non-profit329 students | 18.50 Mi84 Alford Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413)644-4400 18.50329 - 2,230 students | 28.60 Mi1350 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413)499-4660 28.602,230 - 3,594 students | 30.70 Mi491 Cottekill Rd
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
(845)687-5000 30.703,594 - 837 students | 32.10 Mi700 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
5188612517 32.10837 - Memorial School of NursingPrivate, non-profit131 students | 33.20 Mi600 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12204
(518)471-3260 33.20131
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