Orange County Community College

115 South St
Middletown, NY 10940
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School Highlights
  • Orange County Community College serves 6,754 students (48% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
  • Orange County Community College is the only community colleges within Orange County, NY.
  • The nearest community college to Orange County Community College is SUNY Sullivan (26.3 miles away).

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 251 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Orange County Community College(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate of Arts CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty251 staff81 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Orange County Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Orange County Community College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment6,754 students1,701 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio27:128:1
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# Full-Time Students3,223 students1,163 students
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# Part-Time Students3,531 students538 students
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% Asian
3%
6%
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% Hispanic
28%
19%
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% Black
11%
17%
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% White
55%
49%
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% Two or more races
3%
1%
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% Non Resident races		-
4%
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Diversity Score0.610.69
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College Completion Rate
18%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$37,000$35,200
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $4,776 is less than the state average of $5,512. The in-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $9,522 is less than the state average of $10,202. The out-state tuition has grown by 21% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,776$5,512
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Out-State Tuition Fees$9,522$10,202
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Tuition NotesTo qualify for in-st
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid67%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,000$13,006
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,549
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Sports

Total Sports Offered7 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball,
Cross Country, Golf,
Soccer, Softball,
Volleyball
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Founded 1950, Orange County Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established by the authority of the State of New York and sponsored by the County of Orange. At SUNY Orange, you'll find an academic environment ideally suited for your personal and professional goals. SUNY Orange offers 44 academic programs in areas such as Business, The Health Professions, Liberal Arts, and Technology. Whether you are looking to develop your career skills or transfer to a four-year institution, we are confident that a SUNY Orange education can start you on the road to success. The Middletown campus is located in Middletown, midway between the Hudson and Delaware Rivers at the foot of the Catskill Mountains. The 37-acre former estate features 40,000 square feet of classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls, offices, a swimming pool, gymnasium, library and learning resource center. SUNY Orange offers three two-year associate degree programs. The AA and AS degree are for students interested in transferring to four-year institutions. The AAS degree is designed to prepare students for work in a number of career fields. One-year certificates are also available. The college is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Nearby Schools

  • The nearest community college to Orange County Community College is SUNY Sullivan (26.3 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • SUNY Sullivan
    Public
    1,558 students | 26.30 Mi112 College Road
    Loch Sheldrake,  NY  12759
    (845)434-5750     26.301,558
  • Rockland Community College
    Public
    7,520 students | 27.60 Mi145 College Rd
    Suffern,  NY  10901
    (845)574-4000     27.607,520
  • Eastwick College-Ramsey
    Public
    710 students | 30.40 Mi10 South Franklin Turnpike
    Ramsey,  NJ  07446
    (201)327-8877     30.40710
  • Sussex County Community College
    Public
    3,064 students | 30.80 MiOne College Hill Road
    Newton,  NJ  07860
    (973)300-2100     30.803,064
  • Ulster County Community College
    Ulster County Community College Photo - Students on the Quad
    Public
    3,594 students | 32.40 Mi491 Cottekill Rd
    Stone Ridge,  NY  12484
    (845)687-5000     32.403,594
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 6,754 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,776
  • Out-state tuition: $9,522
  • Student:teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 45%
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For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,512 per year for in-state students and $10,202 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,236 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 67%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in New York is St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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