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Dutchess Community College

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, NY · Suburb · 3,824 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in Poughkeepsie, New York, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is highly regarded for offering the lowest tuition in the SUNY system alongside top-tier academic pathways, particularly in its prestigious Nursing, Engineering Science, and Business Administration programs. The vibrant campus culture features over 30 student clubs, NJCAA athletics, and seamless transfer agreements that guarantee admission to many elite four-year institutions. Distinctively, DCC sets itself apart from typical two-year schools by offering a traditional collegiate residential experience, allowing students to live on campus in the modern, suite-style Conklin Hall.


Wikipedia:Dutchess Community College is a public community college in Dutchess County, New York. It is one of 30 community colleges within the State University of New York system (SUNY).

Location
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601-1595 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
HPN · Westchester
47 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$17,159
Out-of-state COA
$22,159
Avg net price
$10,065
Room & board
$13,786
In-state tuition
$5,670
Out-of-state tuition
$10,670
Books & supplies
$1,450/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,141
$30–48k
$7,736
$48–75k
$11,586
$75–110k
$14,886
$110k+
$16,527
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
29%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
37%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
35%
Median earnings (6yr)
$34,095
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,929
Median debt
$10,039
Monthly loan payment
$106
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,000$10,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$15,999
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
20
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
22%
First-generation
42%
Median family income
$30,761
Independent students
23%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
35%
Race & ethnicity
White
41%
Hispanic
29%
Black
16%
Asian
3%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
4%
Institutional
Endowment
$16M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
44%
Avg faculty salary
$9,881/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,588
Federal loan rate
13%

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