Utica School of Commerce (Closed 2016)

201 Bleecker St
Utica, NY 13501
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Tel: (315) 733-2307
www.uscny.edu
  • The Utica School of Commerce is incorporated as Utica School of Commerce, Inc. under the laws of New York State. The Utica School of Commerce is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and is authorized to confer the degrees of Associate in Occupational Studies and Associate in Applied Science on graduates of approved two-year programs.

School Highlights

Utica School of Commerce serves 282 students (79% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 59%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Utica School of Commerce(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociates CollegesAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty25 staff88 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Utica School of Commerce has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Utica School of Commerce diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment282 students1,492 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio11:125:1
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# Full-Time Students224 students823 students
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# Part-Time Students58 students669 students
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% Asian
1%
7%
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% Hispanic
2%
23%
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% Black
9%
19%
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% White
88%
41%
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Diversity Score0.220.73
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College Completion Rate
36%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$26,400$35,200
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $13,500 is less than the state average of $16,365. The private state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$13,500$16,365
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$16,940$13,006
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,820$5,549
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Acceptance Rate100%69%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • The Utica School of Commerce was founded by Thomas J. Risinger in 1896 in response to an early demand for specialized training in commerce and finance. The Utica School of Commerce, at its founding in 1896, was located on the third floor of the Oneida National Bank Building on the corner of Genesee and Bleecker Streets. In 1915, the school expanded its facilities and moved to the Mayro Building in which it had its facilities for 63 years. On September 1, 1978, the Utica School of Commerce moved to its current location at 201 Bleecker Street. In February, 1985, the Utica School of Commerce opened its Madison County Branch at the Washington Avenue Community Center in Oneida, and in March, 1986, moved to the New York State Jaycees' Building on Route 5 in Canastota. The College opened its new campus adjacent to the Jaycees' Building in September, 1992. USC opened its Oneonta Branch in September 1985, in the New York Telephone Company Building at 17 Elm Street, Oneonta. The Utica School of Commerce was founded in response to an early demand for specialized training. USC offers various programs registered by NY State Department of Education including Business Administration, Administrative Specialist, Health Services Management, Microcomputer Technologies, Legal Office Assistant and several Certificate Programs. The Utica School of Commerce is one of the originators of private business college education in New York. USC continues to provide a friendly spirit, modern facilities and equipment, and a faculty dedicated to preparing students for high standards in a successful career.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Utica School of Commerce is Mohawk Valley Community College (1.8 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Mohawk Valley Community College
    Public
    6,317 students | 1.80 Mi1101 Sherman Dr
    Utica, NY 13501
    (315) 792-5400     1.806,317
  • Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing
    Private not-for-profit
    197 students | 2.30 Mi2215 Genesee Street
    Utica, NY 13501
    (315) 801-8253     2.30197
  • Herkimer County Community College
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    Public
    2,398 students | 12.60 Mi100 Reservoir Rd
    Herkimer, NY 13350
    (315) 866-0300     12.602,398
  • SUNY Morrisville
    Public
    2,986 students | 25.50 Mi80 Eaton Street
    Morrisville, NY 13408
    (315) 684-6000     25.502,986
  • Cazenovia College
    Public
    870 students | 33.70 Mi22 Sullivan St
    Cazenovia, NY 13035
    (800) 654-3210     33.70870
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  • Students: 282 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,500
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 12%
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The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 73%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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