Orange County Community College
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 declined by 15% over five years.
| Orange County Community College | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 251 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 6,754 students | 1,701 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,223 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,531 students | 538 students |
| % Asian | 3% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 28% | 19% |
| % Black | 11% | 17% |
| % White | 55% | 49% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 18% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $37,000 | $35,200 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, 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 SullivanPublic1,558 students | 26.30 Mi112 College Road
Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759
(845)434-5750 26.301,558 - 7,520 students | 27.60 Mi145 College Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845)574-4000 27.607,520 - Eastwick College-RamseyPublic710 students | 30.40 Mi10 South Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201)327-8877 30.40710 - 3,064 students | 30.80 MiOne College Hill Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973)300-2100 30.803,064 - 3,594 students | 32.40 Mi491 Cottekill Rd
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
(845)687-5000 32.403,594
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