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Utica School of Commerce (Closed 2024)

201 Bleecker St
Utica, NY 13501

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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 served 282 students (79% of students were full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the state community college average of 13:1.

Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 62%.

School Overview

Utica School of Commerce

(NY) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's

Institution Level

Less than 2 yrs

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Private, for profit

Private not-for-profit

Year Founded

1896

Total Faculty

25 staff

159 staff

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Student Body

Total Enrollment

282 students

1,129 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

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# Full-Time Students

224 students

528 students

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# Part-Time Students

58 students

601 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

313 students

357 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

224 students

519 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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44 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

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850 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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41 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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382 students

% Asian

% Hispanic

23%

% Black

18%

% White

88%

38%

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% Hawaiian

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% Two or more races

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% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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0.22

0.76

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

36%

27%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.3957%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$26,400

$35,200

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees

$13,500

$16,503

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

100%

92%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$16,940

$12,674

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$6,820

$5,523

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Acceptance Rate

100%

69%

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SAT Reading

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475

SAT Math

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505

SAT Writing

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485

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Utica School of Commerce cost?

Utica School of Commerce's private state tuition is approximately $13,500.

What is the acceptance rate of Utica School of Commerce?

The acceptance rate of Utica School of Commerce is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 69%.

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