School Highlights
SUNY Adirondack serves 2,994 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 2,994 students
- In-state tuition: $4,302
- Out-state tuition: $8,172
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 11%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
SUNY Adirondack ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 321 teachers has grown by 111% over five years.
SUNY Adirondack
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
321 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of SUNY Adirondack has declined by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The SUNY Adirondack diversity score of 0.21 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,994 students
1,460 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
1,501 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
1,493 students
591 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,501 students
869 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
25 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,493 students
586 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
408 students
408 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
3%
23%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
89%
43%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,500
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,302 is less than the state average of $5,826. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,172 is less than the state average of $10,328. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,302
$5,826
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,172
$10,328
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,841
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,123
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
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
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- ACC offers extensive Associate degrees and Certificate programs and practices transfer agreements with numerous Colleges and University. The college is small enough to provide rewarding personal interaction between the professor and the student, yet large enough to offer diversity in choice of program. We have high quality transfer courses and curricula for students who wish to pursue their first two years of a four-year degree at ACC before transferring to a four-year college or university. Adirondack Community College offer unparalleled occupational skills training in numerous technical, business and health-care fields geared toward preparing students for high-wage, high-skill, high-demand occupations. Adirondack Community College 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, Adirondack Community College (ACC) is a two-year college accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does SUNY Adirondack cost?
SUNY Adirondack's tuition is approximately $4,302 for In-State students and $8,172 for Out-State students.
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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