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Suffolk County Community College

533 College Rd
Selden, NY 11784

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www.sunysuffolk.edu

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School Highlights

Suffolk County Community College serves 22,570 students (49% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 57%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 22,570 students
In-state tuition: $5,100
Out-state tuition: $9,490
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 43%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Suffolk County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,469 teachers has grown by 94% over five years.

Suffolk County Community College

(NY) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Private, non-profit

Total Faculty

1,469 staff

158 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Suffolk County Community College has declined by 15% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 35:1 over five years.

The Suffolk County Community College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

22,570 students

1,442 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

10:1

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# Full-Time Students

11,111 students

869 students

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# Part-Time Students

11,459 students

511 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

149 students

428 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

11,111 students

869 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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25 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

11,459 students

642 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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42 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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408 students

% Asian

% Hispanic

25%

23%

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% Black

17%

% White

57%

43%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.61

0.72

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

27.18%

4.29%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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1.55%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$40,700

$35,200

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,100 is less than the state average of $5,507. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $9,490 is less than the state average of $10,195. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$5,100

$5,507

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$9,490

$10,195

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

69%

93%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$8,001

$13,841

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$4,500

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

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72%

SAT Reading

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475

SAT Math

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505

SAT Writing

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485

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Suffolk County Community College cost?

Suffolk County Community College's tuition is approximately $5,100 for In-State students and $9,490 for Out-State students.

What is Suffolk County Community College's ranking?

Suffolk County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.

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