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 (22.5 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
School Overview
- The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 |
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% Asian | 2% | 6% |
% Hispanic | 7% | 19% |
% Black | 4% | 17% |
% White | 85% | 49% |
% Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
% Unknown races | 1% | 4% |
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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 (22.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Bard College at Simon's RockPrivate, non-profit329 students | 22.50 Mi84 Alford Road
Great Barrington,  MA  01230
(413) 644-4400 22.50329 - 3,594 students | 29.90 Mi491 Cottekill Rd
Stone Ridge,  NY  12484
(845) 687-5000 29.903,594 - 837 students | 30.40 Mi700 New Scotland Avenue
Albany,  NY  12208
(518) 861-2517 30.40837 - 2,230 students | 30.60 Mi1350 West Street
Pittsfield,  MA  01201
(413) 499-4660 30.602,230 - Memorial School of NursingPrivate, non-profit131 students | 31.70 Mi600 Northern Blvd
Albany,  NY  12204
(518) 471-3260 31.70131
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