The mission of Herkimer County Community College is to:
* provide a wide range of students with access to quality, affordable lifelong learning opportunities;
* foster diversity by attracting students from other countries, states, and counties as well as from the local area;
* offer quality associate degree and certificate programs in response to local and regional needs;
* facilitate student achievement by offering arts and science degree transfer programs that provide a strong liberal arts and science foundation and applied science degree and certificate programs that focus on specific career interests;
* offer a variety of innovative and technical programs and services to students and the community; and
* provide business and industry training thereby strengthening the economic development of the region and enhancing its position in the global marketplace.
The College operates under the authority of the State University of New York and the College Board of Trustees and is sponsored by Herkimer County.
Philosophy & Purpose
The motto of the State University of New York, “To Learn - To Search - To Serve,” defines the philosophy of Herkimer County Community College. Founded by the citizens of Herkimer County, the College has provided quality educational opportunities for over a quarter century. In addition to its degree programs for day and evening students, the College also serves the needs of the entire community through short courses, certificate programs, workshops and other offerings.
HCCC prepares students to earn an associate degree or certificate, either to continue their education toward a baccalaureate degree, or obtain sufficient background for employment. In addition to its degree programs, the College seeks to increase each student’s potential through informal student- faculty exchange, varied co-curricular programs, and student involvement in college and community activities.
Herkimer County Community College is a two-year community college in the Village of Herkimer in Herkimer County, New York, USA. The college is in the northwest part of the village, bounded on the north by Reservoir Road.
== History == The initial planning for Herkimer Community College began with a meeting in 1962 in Dolgeville, New York. The college was approved by the State University of New York in 1965, and the County Board of Supervisors authorized the college in 1966. The first class, numbering 221 freshmen, entered in the Fall of 1967 at a temporary campus in the Village of Ilion. The temporary campus was the upper floors of the Remington Arms Company. The current, permanent campus came into use in 1971. == About Herkimer County Community College == The college offers programs leading to associate's degrees or certificates in several dozen program areas. The college is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Enrollment is approximately 3,500 students.
Herkimer County Community College's Generals have won a total of 25 NJCAA championships in women's field hockey, men's nordic, men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse, men's basketball, men's soccer, women's soccer, cross country running, and the track & field events of women's pole vault and women's 100 meter dash.
Men's lacrosse has won nine national (East Coast) titles, men's soccer has won six, women's field hockey (now defunct) has three, and men's basketball has won one National Championship. Six individuals have also won national titles in both cross country running and track & field events.
HCCC Generals teams have also won 67 NJCAA Region III Championships to go along with the 25 NJCAA National Championships.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 3,130 | $ 5,330 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,800 | $ 5,000 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 330 | $ 330 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,778 | 55% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,352 | 80% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 515 | 2% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,063 | 74% | |
Any Aid: |
85% |
