Ulster County Community College: Review & Facts

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Ulster County Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 2,915 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1961 and is the only college located in Stone Ridge, New York.

Academic Offerings

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

Majors
Offered
34
Ulster County Community College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 34 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Criminal Justice, Veterinary, Nursing, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before 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. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Ulster County Community College is relatively low at 62% (way below New York average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
62%
Bad
The graduation rate at Ulster County Community College is low: 32%. Nearly 20% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Ulster County Community College is reasonably decent -- 21:1. Find out more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median - about $10,200 per academic year. The additional fees at Ulster County Community College (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $900; which makes it a total of $11,100 a year.

Read the details about Ulster County Community College 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 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 Ulster County Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (845) 687-5000 or check Ulster County Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Ulster County Community College offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Ulster County Community College, 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.

ROTC
Available
No
At the present moment, there is no on-campus housing at Ulster County Community College.

Based on the college crime numbers, Ulster County Community College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Ulster County Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Ulster County Community College
491 Cottekill Rd
Stone Ridge, New York
12484, USA
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