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:

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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
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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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
439 students
869 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,006 students
511 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Columbia-Greene Community College.
This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of NY.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
873 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
439 students
869 students
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# 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%
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% Hispanic
8%
23%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Columbia-Greene Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
6%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Columbia-Greene Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
79%
43%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Columbia-Greene Community College and the percentage of White community college students in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Columbia-Greene Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Columbia-Greene Community College.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in NY.
Diversity Score
0.36
0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Columbia-Greene Community College and the community college average diversity score of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
30%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Columbia-Greene Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Columbia-Greene Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of NY by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,490
$10,195
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Columbia-Greene Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
93%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Columbia-Greene Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,969
$13,841
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Columbia-Greene Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Columbia-Greene Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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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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)

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Did You Know?

For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,507 per year for in-state students and $10,195 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,274 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 70%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in New York is SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-Brown. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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