Herkimer County Community College
Tel:
(315) 866-0300
- Herkimer College is committed to providing you a high-quality education and the support to succeed. We offer more than 40 two-year degree and one-year certificate programs. Our small class sizes and experienced, supportive faculty make Herkimer a great place to learn, grow and transform. We are also a leader in offering fully accredited degree programs entirely online through our Internet Academy.We offer the full college experience, even as a two-year school. We have three apartment-style on-campus housing complexes. Students can join over 30 clubs or create their own. And, if you like sports, you've come to the right place -- Herkimer has the top non-scholarship, two-year athletic program in the nation.But our top praise is for our supportive campus culture. An academic advisor will guide you through your degree program, transfer requirements, scholarship opportunities, and more to ensure your success from day one. Our free academic support services, like tutoring, essay editing, and academic success coaching ensure you can be successful.Find a flexible path to your future at Herkimer College.
School Highlights
Herkimer County Community College serves 2,398 students (58% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 59%.
Top Rankings
Herkimer County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
The teacher population of 100 teachers has declined by 33% over five years.
| Herkimer County Community College | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional | Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 100 staff | 88 staff |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 11 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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.
Profile last updated: 07/22/2021
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