Genesee Community College: Review & Facts

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Genesee Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 4,325 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1966 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Batavia, New York.

Academic Offerings

Genesee Community College will give you the option to receive a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered

42

Genesee Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 42 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Management, Medical Assistant, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile 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 usually a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Genesee Community College student retention rate is low at 56% (way below New York average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

56%

Bad

The graduation rate at GCC is very low - 28%. Roughly 27% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at GCC is pretty decent - 14:1. Read more on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is low - $5,600 per year. The additional fees at Genesee Community College (not included in tuition costs) are around $500; this comes to a total of $6,100 per academic year.

Read the details about GCC 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

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at GCC and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (585) 343-0055 or check Genesee Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

GCC offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at GCC, 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

Genesee Community College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 500 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- roughly $6,800 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Genesee Community College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Genesee Community College seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Genesee Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Genesee Community College
One College Rd
Batavia, New York
14020-9704, USA