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 4,732 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 61%.
The student population of Schenectady County Community College has declined by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 42:1 over five years.
The Schenectady County Community College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,732 students
1,437 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
1,555 students
858 students
# Part-Time Students
3,177 students
579 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
408 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
8%
24%
% Black
13%
19%
% White
63%
39%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.74
College Completion Rate
21%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,300
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,861 is less than the state average of $5,464. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,317 is less than the state average of $10,103. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,861
$5,464
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,317
$10,103
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,260
$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
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)
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