School Highlights
Columbia-Greene Community College serves 1,445 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 1,445 students
- In-state tuition: $4,410
- Out-state tuition: $8,490
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 21%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Columbia-Greene Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 159 teachers has grown by 127% over five years.
Columbia-Greene Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
159 staff
158 staff

Student Body
The student population of Columbia-Greene Community College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Columbia-Greene Community College diversity score of 0.36 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,445 students
1,380 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

# Full-Time Students
439 students
869 students

# Part-Time Students
1,006 students
511 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
873 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
439 students
869 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
25 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,006 students
642 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
408 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%

% Hispanic
8%
23%

% Black
6%
17%

% White
79%
43%

% Two or more races
3%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
1%
3%


Diversity Score
0.36
0.72

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
30%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,000
$35,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,410 is less than the state average of $5,507. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,490 is less than the state average of $10,195. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,410
$5,507

Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,490
$10,195

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
93%

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,969
$13,841

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
23
ACT Math
n/a
25
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Columbia-Greene Community College cost?
Columbia-Greene Community College's tuition is approximately $4,410 for In-State students and $8,490 for Out-State students.
What is Columbia-Greene Community College's ranking?
Columbia-Greene Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Least expensive tuition.
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