Herkimer County Community College

100 Reservoir Rd
Herkimer, NY 13350-1598

Tel: (315)866-0300

The motto of the State University of New York, “To Learn - To Search - To Serve,” defines the philosophy of Herkimer County Community College. Founded by the citizens of Herkimer County, the College has provided quality educational opportunities for over a quarter century. In addition to its degree programs for day and evening students, the College also serves the needs of the entire community through short courses, certificate programs, workshops and other offerings.

School Highlights

Herkimer County Community College serves 3,259 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 51%.
Herkimer County Community College is the only community colleges within Herkimer County, NY.
The nearest community college is Mohawk Valley Community College (11.10 miles away).

	Herkimer County 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	100 staff	81 staff

The student population of 3,259 has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 29% over five years.

Total Enrollment	3,259 students	1,701 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	33:1	28:1

# Full-Time Students	1,842 students	1,163 students

# Part-Time Students	1,417 students	538 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	620	451

% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	-
% Asian	1%	6%

% Hispanic	5%	19%

% Black	13%	17%

% White	75%	49%

% Two or more races	-	1%

% Non Resident races	4%	4%

% Unknown races	1%	4%

Diversity Score	0.42	0.69

College Completion Rate	29%	27%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$32,500	$35,300

The public in-state tuition of $4,460 is less than the state average of $5,512. The in-state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,920 is less than the state average of $10,202. The out-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,460	$5,512

Out-State Tuition Fees	$6,920	$10,202

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	90%	93%

Median Debt for Graduates	$11,962	$13,747

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,555	$5,868

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

HCCC prepares students to earn an associate degree or certificate, either to continue their education toward a baccalaureate degree, or obtain sufficient background for employment. In addition to its degree programs, the College seeks to increase each student's potential through informal student- faculty exchange, varied co-curricular programs, and student involvement in college and community activities. Currently, Herkimer County Community College offers over 40 degree programs leading to one-year certificates, A.A., A.S., and A.A.S. degrees. The Internet Academy offers eighteen associate degree programs and three certificate programs which can be completed entirely online. Seventy-eight percent of all courses offered by the college are taught by full-time faculty. Herkimer County Community College has experienced record enrollment growth over the past several years. In the last five years, total enrollment has increased by 36%, from 2591 in fall 2000 to a record 3,526 students this semester. This growth is partly attributable to the College's Internet Academy , where students can earn their degrees completely online, and College Now, a program where Herkimer County high school teachers are certified and teach college courses to their students at the high schools during the day. However, there has also been significant growth in the number of traditional on-campus students.