- 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 3,091 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 3,091 students
- In-state tuition: $4,942
- Out-state tuition: $9,162
- Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
- Minority enrollment: 42%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 65% over five years.
Ulster County Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
87 staff
43 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ulster County Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Ulster County Community College diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 35% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,091 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
1,096 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
1,995 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
151 students
411 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,096 students
511 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,995 students
461 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
17%
23%
% Black
6%
19%
% White
58%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,100
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,942 is less than the state average of $5,715. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,162 is less than the state average of $10,262. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,942
$5,715
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,162
$10,262
Tuition Notes
$5,480 per semester
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,028
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,211
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
507
SAT Writing
n/a
487
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ulster County Community College cost?
Ulster County Community College's tuition is approximately $4,942 for In-State students and $9,162 for Out-State students.
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