Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie
53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Description
Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, New York boasts a focus on transfer rates and overall student success. A large number of the students who do transfer from Dutchess go on to study at one of the highly respected schools in the SUNY system, such as SUNY New Paltz, Plattsburgh and Purchase.
In fact, students who wish to obtain a teaching credential for K-12 education may be interested in DCC’s joint teacher education program with SUNY New Paltz.
With over 60 academic programs, DCC has a range of associate’s degree programs from which to choose. These include degrees in Business, Engineering, Humanities, Nursing, Computer Sciences and Performing Arts.
For students who do not wish to transfer, DCC offers vocational certificates as well, leading directly to careers in medical, technical, and other in-demand fields.
Dutchess Community College’s student service facility offers academic resources and career resources as well as information on admissions.
Financial aid counselors are also available in the student services department and will help to explain different sources of aid, such as loans and scholarships, which are available to those who qualify.
Quick Facts
Location
Northeast
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$3,320
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,220
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
9,859
Students
- Total Students
- 9,859
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 53%
- Part-Time
- 47%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 10%
- Asian
- 2%
- Caucasian
- 62%
- Latino
- 9%
- Other
- 17%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%