Fulton-Montgomery Community College
Tel:
(518)762-3622
- The mission of Fulton-Montgomery Community College is to be responsive to the changing needs of our society by providing quality accessible transfer and career opportunities, by building relationships with community partners, by disseminating new technologies, by supporting economic development and by fostering cultural and intellectual enrichment.
School Highlights
- Fulton-Montgomery Community College serves 2,589 students (59% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 51%.
- Fulton-Montgomery Community College is the only community colleges within Fulton County, NY.
- The nearest community college to Fulton-Montgomery Community College is Schenectady County Community College (20.9 miles away).
Top Placements
Fulton-Montgomery 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 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Fulton-Montgomery Community College | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 81 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,589 students | 1,701 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,523 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,066 students | 538 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 288 | 451 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% |
| % Black | 5% | 17% |
| % White | 79% | 49% |
| % Two or more races | - | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 5% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 27% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,400 | $35,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Fulton-Montgomery Community College is located on 195 acres in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains between Albany and Utica, NY. FMCC is dedicated to providing students with a quality education in an environment that nurtures success. With over 45 degree and certificate programs, the college offers small classes, individualized attention, and many diverse programs. Centered around a picturesque campus quad, campus facilities include a Student Union Building, The Evans Library, Communications and Media Arts Building, a Physical Education Building, which houses a state-of-the art Wellness Center, a Classroom Building and an Administration Building. The addition of the NASA-funded Spatial Information Technology Center allows students to study in the disciplines of geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), remote sensing, and cartography. As a College of the State University of New York, Fulton-Montgomery Community College offers students an excellent two-year education at a very affordable price. The college offers many different academic certificate and degree programs. Fulton-Montgomery Community College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. All of its programs are registered with the New York State Department of Education and are approved for the training of veterans under the various public laws.
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