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Dutchess Community College

53 Pendell Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Tel: (845) 431-8000

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Dutchess Community College Photo #1 - Soccer is just one of the sports offered at Dutchess Community College.

Dutchess Community College Photo #2 - Bowne Hall was the only pre-existing building when the college began in 1957.

Dutchess Community College Photo #3 - DCC's Fire Science program students participate in a drill.

Dutchess Community College Photo #4 - Students walk to class in Hudson Hall.

Dutchess Community College Photo #5 - DCC keeps up with the changing technology so our students will be prepared to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year school with the most up-to-date skills.

The mission of Dutchess Community College is to provide open access to affordable, quality post-secondary education to citizens of Dutchess County and others. As a comprehensive community college, DCC offers college transfer and occupational/technical degree programs, certificate programs, lifelong learning opportunities, and service to the community. The College provides educational experiences that enable qualified students to expand their academic capabilities and further develop thinking and decision making skills. By providing a full collegiate experience, the College seeks to ensure that all students achieve their individual potential.

School Highlights

Dutchess Community College serves 9,054 students (32% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.

Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 9,054 students
In-state tuition: $3,635
Out-state tuition: $6,835
Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
Minority enrollment: 48%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Dutchess Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 503 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Dutchess Community College

(NY) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Private not-for-profit

Total Faculty

503 staff

158 staff

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Student Body

The student population of Dutchess Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.

The Dutchess Community College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.

Total Enrollment

9,054 students

746 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

13:1

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# Full-Time Students

2,913 students

519 students

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# Part-Time Students

6,141 students

514 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

905 students

357 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

2,913 students

502 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

44 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

6,141 students

528 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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41 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

465 students

382 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

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% Asian

% Hispanic

22%

23%

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% Black

10%

18%

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% White

52%

38%

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% Hawaiian

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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0.67

0.76

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

0.2733%

0.3518%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.3957%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$37,700

$35,200

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,635 is less than the state average of $5,720. The in-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $6,835 is less than the state average of $10,320. The out-state tuition has declined by 26% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$3,635

$5,720

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$6,835

$10,320

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

78%

88%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$9,750

$13,841

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

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74%

SAT Reading

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475

SAT Math

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505

SAT Writing

n/a

485

ACT Composite

n/a

ACT English

n/a

ACT Math

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Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

Founded in 1957, DCC has the lowest tuition of any college or university in the state. The college offers Associate's degrees and Certificates in over 60 academic areas of study. Our curriculums include career-oriented programs as well as those designed for successful transfer to a four-year college or university. Dutchess Community College is situated on a 130-acre hilltop campus with fantastic scenery and a park-like setting. Graced with lovely buildings and facilities, the campus is also enhanced by beautiful landscaping and a broad array of sculptures and other art. On fair-weather days, many of the College's 8,000 students can be seen strolling along the walkways or studying in one of the many attractive outdoor settings. Class sizes at Dutchess are small, with the average class size being less than 20 students. Dutchess was the first college in the state to offer a comprehensive jointly-registered transfer program in teacher education (with SUNY New Paltz), covering birth through twelfth grade. The college is accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Dutchess Community College cost?

Dutchess Community College's tuition is approximately $3,635 for In-State students and $6,835 for Out-State students.

What is Dutchess Community College's ranking?

Dutchess Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 9,054 students
In-state tuition: $3,635
Out-state tuition: $6,835
Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
Minority enrollment: 48%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,720 per year for in-state students and $10,320 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,426 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 68%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. 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.