SUNY Adirondack

640 Bay Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
Top Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings
  • With more than 40 degree and certificate programs, and direct transfer agreements with top colleges and universities, SUNY Adirondack offers students a high-quality education for incredible value, whether pursuing a career or taking that first step toward an advanced degree. 

School Highlights

SUNY Adirondack serves 3,738 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 3,738 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,400
  • Out-state tuition: $4,840
  • Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 18%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

SUNY Adirondack ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 321 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
SUNY Adirondack
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
321 staff
159 staff
Number of Programs Offered
41
20
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of SUNY Adirondack has grown by 9% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The SUNY Adirondack diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 44% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,738 students
1,129 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,548 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
2,190 students
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
373 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,548 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,190 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
408 students
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
23%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
82%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,500
$35,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,400 is less than the state average of $5,902. The in-state tuition has declined by 41% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,840 is less than the state average of $10,404. The out-state tuition has declined by 41% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,400
$5,902
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,840
$10,404
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,841
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,123
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
GolfSoccer
SoftballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
32 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Active MindsAdirondack Broadcast Association
Anime ClubArt Club
Black and Latinx Student UnionBusiness Club
Cannabis Botanic DevelopmentChemistry Club
Chi Alpha Bible StudyCollege Activity Board
Culinary ClubDiversity Committee
Engineering and Computer Science ClubEOP Achievers Club
Fishing ClubForest Bathing Book Club
Gaming ClubLegacy Leaders
MathematicsMedia Arts Club
Men of Color AllianceNursing Club
Outdoor Education ClubPhi Theta Kappa Honor Society
PRIDE ClubResidence Hall Association
Shooting ClubStudent Senate
Sustainability ClubTheater Club
Veterans ClubWorld Studies Club

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eddy Rondack
  • SUNY Adirondack offers more than 40 associate degree, microcredential and certificate programs to prepare you for a career or transfer to a bachelor's degree program. The college offers dual acceptance and articulation agreements with several SUNY and private colleges and universities. SUNY Adirondack earns high rankings in its academic programs, student satisfaction and career placement, as well as transfer success. As part of the State University of New York, SUNY Adirondack is a community college accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.Faculty members at SUNY Adirondack have the credentials to teach anywhere, but choose to be part of a team of dedicated educators building the future of upstate New York one student at a time. Support is critical to the educational experience at the college. With structured classes and one-on-one guidance and mentoring, our faculty lead students through the academic process and into the future.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does SUNY Adirondack cost?
SUNY Adirondack's tuition is approximately $3,400 for In-State students and $4,840 for Out-State students.
What sports does SUNY Adirondack offer?
SUNY Adirondack offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is SUNY Adirondack's ranking?
SUNY Adirondack ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 3,738 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,400
  • Out-state tuition: $4,840
  • Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 18%
  • Source: Verified school update

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For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,902 per year for in-state students and $10,404 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,503 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 68%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in New York is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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