SUNY Adirondack: Review & Facts

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SUNY Adirondack is a medium two-year, public school with 2,995 students enrolled. This college was established in 1961 and is the only college located in Queensbury, New York.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
28
Fair
SUNY Adirondack will give you the option to obtain a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

SUNY Adirondack follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 28 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Management, Business, and Graphic Design and Animation. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges and schools.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
57%
Bad
The rate of student retention at SUNY Adirondack is low at 57% (way below New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at SUNY Adirondack is very low - 24%. Nearly 22% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at SUNY Adirondack is pretty decent, 15:1. Find out more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$8,400
Low
Average tuition prices are low - around $7,500 per year. The additional fees at SUNY Adirondack (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $900; this makes it a total of $8,400 a year.

Read the details about SUNY Adirondack additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at SUNY Adirondack is $35.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at SUNY Adirondack and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (518) 743-2200 or check SUNY Adirondack Website.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,400
High
SUNY Adirondack provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at SUNY Adirondack, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
SUNY Adirondack provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 500 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- about $8,400 per academic year.

Based on the college crime numbers, SUNY Adirondack appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

SUNY Adirondack Location and Maps



Post Address: SUNY Adirondack, 640 Bay Rd, Queensbury, New York 12804, USA
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