Columbia-Greene Community College
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 stayed relatively flat 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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