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Rockland Community College

Rockland Community College

Suffern, NY · Suburb · 3,834 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Rockland Community College (RCC), a vibrant SUNY institution in Suffern, NY, is best known for its strong career-oriented programs and exceptionally high transfer rates to top four-year universities. The college offers particularly robust degrees in nursing, business, cybersecurity, and the performing arts, supported by an active commuter culture that features NJCAA athletics, diverse student clubs, and a dedicated Cultural Arts Center. RCC uniquely sets itself apart through the prestigious Sam Draper Honors Program, a nationally recognized mentored track with an unparalleled history of transferring graduates to Ivy League schools and elite institutions.


Wikipedia:Rockland Community College (RCC) is a public community college in Rockland County, New York. It is part of the State University of New York. The college, established in 1959, became the 18th community college to join the SUNY system. The college offers 51 programs and offers associate degrees and certificates. The current enrollment is 6,859 students.

Location
Suffern, NY, 10901-3699 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
HPN · Westchester
20 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$18,713
Out-of-state COA
$18,713
Avg net price
$11,282
In-state tuition
$6,862
Out-of-state tuition
$6,862
Books & supplies
$1,620/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,248
$30–48k
$9,991
$48–75k
$12,807
$75–110k
$15,684
$110k+
$18,431
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
29%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
38%
Transferred
22%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
40%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,430
Median earnings (10yr)
$50,243
Median debt
$8,497
Monthly loan payment
$90
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,750$10,063
Debt (90th percentile)
$15,250
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
20
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
26%
First-generation
42%
Median family income
$29,038
Independent students
27%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
38%
Race & ethnicity
White
24%
Hispanic
38%
Black
19%
Asian
6%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
4%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
23%
Avg faculty salary
$9,203/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,315
Federal loan rate
7%

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