Ulster County Community College

491 Cottekill Rd
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
  View full size
  Get directions
Tel: (845)687-5000
REQUEST INFO
SAVE SCHOOL
previous
next
Ulster County Community College Photo #1 - Students on the Quad
Ulster County Community College Photo #2 - Stone Ridge Campus
  • As a public, comprehensive two-year institution dedicated to providing affordable, accessible education, we work within an ever-changing environment to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions; prepare students for success in college and in the workforce; provide enrichment and lifelong learning opportunities; augment learning through the integration and application of emerging technologies; prepare students to live and work in a global society; play an active role in economic development; and enhance the quality of life for residents of Ulster County.
School Highlights
  • Ulster County Community College serves 3,594 students (44% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
  • Ulster County Community College is the only community colleges within Ulster County, NY.
  • The nearest community college to Ulster County Community College is Dutchess Community College (14.6 miles away).

Top Placements

Ulster County Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ulster County Community College(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty125 staff81 staff
This chart display total faculty of Ulster County Community College and community college average number of faculty in NY by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

Student Body

  • The student population of Ulster County Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Ulster County Community College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,594 students1,701 students
This chart display the total enrollment of Ulster County Community College and community college average number of enrollment of NY by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio29:128:1
This chart display the student staff ratio of Ulster County Community College and community college average student staff ratio of NY by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
# Full-Time Students1,584 students1,163 students
This chart display the total number of Full-Time students enrollment of Ulster County Community College and average number of community college Full-Time students enrollment of NY by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
# Part-Time Students2,010 students538 students
This chart display the total number of Part-Time students enrollment of Ulster County Community College and average number of community college Part-Time students enrollment of NY by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Asian
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Ulster County Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in NY by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Hispanic
8%
19%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Ulster County Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in NY by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Black
5%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Ulster County Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in NY by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% White
84%
49%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Ulster County Community College and the percentage of White community college students in NY by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Ulster County Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in NY by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Non Resident races		-
4%
This chart display the percentage of Non Resident students in Ulster County Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in NY by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Diversity Score0.290.69
This chart display the diversity score of Ulster County Community College and the community college average diversity score of NY by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
College Completion Rate
26%
27%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of Ulster County Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of NY by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,100$35,200
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Ulster County Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of NY by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $4,942 is less than the state average of $5,512. The in-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $9,162 is less than the state average of $10,202. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,942$5,512
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Ulster County Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of NY by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees$9,162$10,202
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Ulster County Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of NY by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid81%92%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Ulster County Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in NY by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates$9,091$13,006
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ulster County Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in NY by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$4,500$5,549
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ulster County Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in NY by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Ulster County Community College, a dynamic, comprehensive community college, located in the heart of the Hudson River Valley, serves over 11,000 credit and noncredit students each year. SUNY Ulster is a student-centered community college providing innovation and excellence in learning. SUNY Ulster offers over 45 different degree, diploma and certificate programs. Each year, during the break between Fall and Spring semesters, we offer a number of one to three credit courses that you can complete in three weeks. SUNY Ulster offers the opportunity for you to complete studies for many careers or to enter fields which require additional education beyond graduation from SUNY Ulster. SUNY Ulster is a unit of the State University of New York (SUNY), and is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. At SUNY Ulster, there's more to life than language courses, library assignments, and logarithms. There are student activities, clubs, special events, and opportunities to serve in student and college governance...something for you, no matter what your interest beyond the classroom.

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Dutchess Community College
    Dutchess Community College Photo - Soccer is just one of the sports offered at Dutchess Community College.
    Public
    9,905 students | 14.60 Mi53 Pendell Rd
    Poughkeepsie,  NY  12601
    (845)431-8000     14.609,905
  • SUNY Sullivan
    Public
    1,558 students | 28.10 Mi112 College Road
    Loch Sheldrake,  NY  12759
    (845)434-5750     28.101,558
  • Columbia-Greene Community College
    Public
    2,047 students | 30.70 Mi4400 Route 23
    Hudson,  NY  12534
    (518)828-4181     30.702,047
  • Orange County Community College
    Public
    6,754 students | 32.40 Mi115 South St
    Middletown,  NY  10940
    32.406,754
  • Bard College at Simon's Rock
    Private, non-profit
    329 students | 45.50 Mi84 Alford Road
    Great Barrington,  MA  01230
    (413)644-4400     45.50329
Recent Articles
Should Graduating Seniors Consider a Gap Year?
Should Graduating Seniors Consider a Gap Year?
The current state of the United States education system is up in the air as COVID-19 spreads across the nation. Graduating high school seniors may find it necessary to change their plans for the fall of 2020 and many are considering a gap year.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education
The Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, businesses around the country are facing setbacks - colleges included. Read on to learn more about the impact of the pandemic on higher education in the United States.
Cussing on Campus: Should Community Colleges Fine Students?
Cussing on Campus: Should Community Colleges Fine Students?
Do you have a right to use profanity on campus? Read about one community college that is fining its students for cussing.
Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 3,594 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,942
  • Out-state tuition: $9,162
  • Student:teacher ratio: 29:1
  • Minority enrollment: 16%
Related College Videos
Quintaryis Bournes : Home Run Vs. Ulster County Community College 0:18

Quintaryis Bournes : Home Run Vs. Ulster County Community College

Manor College vs Ulster County Community College 40:22

Manor College vs Ulster County Community College

Alumni exhibit at Ulster County Community College spans decades as it celebrates the college's 50th 0:38

Alumni exhibit at Ulster County Community College spans decades as it celebrates the college's 50th

A portion of the national anthem, sung by an Ulster County Community College alum, at the Ulster Cou 0:28

A portion of the national anthem, sung by an Ulster County Community College alum, at the Ulster Cou

View more school videos

Related School News

View all past news stories

Did You Know?
For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,512 per year for in-state students and $10,202 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,236 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 67%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in New York is St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links