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 3,490 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 63%.
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The student population of Schenectady County Community College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 47:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Schenectady County Community College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 23% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,861 is less than the state average of $5,849. The in-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,317 is less than the state average of $10,299. The out-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Schenectady County Community College cost?
Schenectady County Community College's tuition is approximately $3,861 for In-State students and $7,317 for Out-State students.
What is Schenectady County Community College's ranking?
Schenectady County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Least expensive tuition.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Schenectady County Community College is Belanger School of Nursing (1.9 miles away)
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