Fulton-Montgomery Community College
- 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%.
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 |
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Fulton-Montgomery Community College is SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (24.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,535 students | 24.20 MiRt 7
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 255-5525 24.202,535 - 6,497 students | 24.70 Mi78 Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 381-1200 24.706,497 - Belanger School of NursingPrivate, non-profit127 students | 26.60 Mi650 McClellan St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 243-4471 26.60127 - 3,259 students | 32.70 Mi100 Reservoir Rd
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-0300 32.703,259 - Bryant & Stratton College-AlbanyPrivate, for profit500 students | 35.20 Mi1259 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 437-1802 35.20500
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