Schenectady County Community College

78 Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12305
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Tel: (518) 381-1200
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  • The primary mission of Schenectady County Community College is to provide comprehensive higher education and adult education opportunities of the highest quality through academic, career-technical, professional, and personal enrichment programs in response to local educational needs and at low cost to students.
School Highlights
Schenectady County Community College serves 6,497 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 51%.
Schenectady County Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Schenectady County, NY.
The nearest community college to Schenectady County Community College is Belanger School of Nursing (1.9 miles away).

Top Placements

Schenectady County Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 156 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Schenectady County Community College(NY) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty156 staff81 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Schenectady County Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 has decreased from 47:1 over five years.
The Schenectady County Community College diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment6,497 students1,701 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio42:128:1
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# Full-Time Students2,562 students1,163 students
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# Part-Time Students3,935 students538 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
3%
6%
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% Hispanic		-
19%
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% Black
10%
17%
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% White
77%
49%
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% Two or more races
2%
1%
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% Unknown races
7%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.390.69
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College Completion Rate
14%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,300$35,200
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $3,861 is less than the state average of $5,512. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,317 is less than the state average of $10,202. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,861$5,512
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,317$10,202
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid90%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,486$13,006
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,549
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Schenectady County Community College, established in 1967, is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The College emphasizes high quality academic programs, broad access for students, and responsiveness to the needs of the community. SCCC offers a wide range of transfer degree, career degree and certificate programs. The College has committed, accessible teaching faculty and an attractive campus, located in Schenectady along the Mohawk River - in the heart of the New York State Capital District. Schenectady County Community College offers the following Transfer, Career, and Certificate programs. In striving to achieve its primary mission, the College affords students the opportunity to earn Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degrees in college parallel or career technology programs. The College also provides students with the opportunity to earn certificates in specialized career fields or personal development activities. SCCC operates as a comprehensive community college under the programs and standards of the State University of New York. Sponsored by Schenectady County, the College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Schenectady County Community College is Belanger School of Nursing (1.9 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Belanger School of Nursing
    Private, non-profit
    127 students | 1.90 Mi650 McClellan St
    Schenectady,  NY  12304
    (518) 243-4471     1.90127
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Albany
    Private, for profit
    500 students | 10.80 Mi1259 Central Ave
    Albany,  NY  12205
    (518) 437-1802     10.80500
  • Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus
    Private, for profit
    748 students | 12.40 Mi855 Central Ave
    Albany,  NY  12206
    (518) 786-0855     12.40748
  • New School of Radio and Television
    Private, for profit
    65 students | 12.50 Mi7 Harriman Campus Road
    Albany,  NY  12206
    (518) 438-7682     12.5065
  • Maria College of Albany
    Maria College of Albany Photo - Learning takes place inside and outside classrooms with frequent professor and student interactions.
    Private, non-profit
    837 students | 13.00 Mi700 New Scotland Avenue
    Albany,  NY  12208
    (518) 861-2517     13.00837
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 6,497 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,861
  • Out-state tuition: $7,317
  • Student:teacher ratio: 42:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
Did You Know?
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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