SUNY Rockland is the only public higher education institution in Rockland County. It has served as an educational resource for Rockland since 1959, offering small classes, personal attention and caring faculty. In addition to the main campus in Suffern, the College operates extension sites in Spring Valley and Haverstraw. Close to 10,000 people are enrolled in credit and non-credit courses, and over 200,000 visit the campus each year for cultural, recreational and commercial events.
School Highlights
Rockland Community College serves 6,532 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 6,532 students
In-state tuition: $4,654
Out-state tuition: $8,953
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 66%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Rockland Community College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five years.
The Rockland Community College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,532 students
1,437 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
3,325 students
858 students
# Part-Time Students
3,207 students
579 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
408 students
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
26%
24%
% Black
17%
19%
% White
34%
39%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
14%
5%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.74
College Completion Rate
30%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,400
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,654 is less than the state average of $5,464. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,953 is less than the state average of $10,103. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,654
$5,464
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,953
$10,103
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
58%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$14,216
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
23
ACT Math
n/a
25
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Located in the historic and scenic Hudson Valley only 25 miles
northwest of New York City, picturesque Rockland offers the best of
all worlds, including recreational and cultural attractions and
easy access to the educational and artistic resources of the city.
Over 300 community and commercial groups use the campus facilities
each year, including the Fieldhouse's two-acre indoor arena, sports
facilities and the 500-seat Cultural Arts Theater. SUNY Rockland
was recently ranked the safest community college campus in the
NY-CT-PA region. A new Technology Building currently under
construction is scheduled to open in late 2006. The 100,000 sq. ft.
building, the first new permanent construction on campus in over
twenty years, will house student services and over ninety faculty
and staff offices. It will feature 21 state-of-the-art classrooms,
including a lecture hall and computer laboratories, increasing
classroom capacity on campus by about 40%. The College offers 41
programs in the humanities, social sciences, arts, technologies,
business, health professions, mathematics and sciences, including
29 associate's degrees and 12 one-year certificate programs. The
MTS (Mentored/Talented Students) and MgD (Management Development)
programs are nationally acclaimed, rigorous academic programs for
liberal arts and business students seeking to transfer to premier
colleges. Graduates transfer to such colleges as Harvard, Yale,
Cornell, University of Pennsylvania and Smith. Approximately 300
students are currently enrolled in the Honors Programs. The program
was awarded a coveted FIPSE grant from the U.S. Department of
Education to serve as a model for community college honors programs
throughout the country.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Rockland Community College is Eastwick College-Ramsey (5.7 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 6,532 students
In-state tuition: $4,654
Out-state tuition: $8,953
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 66%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
