SUNY Sullivan
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(845)434-5750
- Our rural, 405-acre campus is nestled in the scenic Catskill Mountains less than two hours from New York City and Albany. It features a series of nine interconnected buildings plus the Paul Gerry Fieldhouse. Our campus buildings, including the Seelig Theatre located in the center of the complex, were designed by architectural firm Edward Durell Stone & Associates. Stone was famous for his work on the Museum of Modern Art and Radio City Music Hall in New York City, as well as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., among other public buildings and spaces. The Lazarus I. Levine Residence Hall and the EcoGreen Townhouses, both located just steps from campus, provide housing for nearly 400 students.
School Highlights
- SUNY Sullivan serves 1,558 students (65% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 51%.
- SUNY Sullivan is the only community colleges within Sullivan County, NY.
- The nearest community college to SUNY Sullivan is Orange County Community College (25.7 miles away).
Top Placements
SUNY Sullivan places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
- The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| SUNY Sullivan | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 67 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,558 students | 1,701 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,020 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 538 students | 538 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 390 | 451 |
| % Asian | 2% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 17% | 19% |
| % Black | 19% | 17% |
| % White | 40% | 49% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 4% |
| % Unknown races | 22% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 19% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,800 | $35,200 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, Wrestling |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Our Mission
- SUNY Sullivan provides programs and resources that educate, inspire, and empower students and the broader community. Through excellence in teaching and learning, we prepare students for a diverse and interconnected world, and we support positive economic and social change within Sullivan County and beyond. We model sustainable actions and promote socially, environmentally, and economically responsible citizenship through an overarching culture of excellence.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to SUNY Sullivan is Orange County Community College (25.7 miles away).
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