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SUNY Corning Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 277
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Students retention rate 55%
On-time graduation rate 33%

Located in Corning, New York, SUNY Corning Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of SUNY Corning Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

SUNY Corning Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at SUNY Corning Community College is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New York is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at SUNY Corning Community College is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at SUNY Corning Community College is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at SUNY Corning Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,966

Cost of attendance at SUNY Corning Community College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,230

Cost of attendance at SUNY Corning Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at SUNY Corning Community College received on average $6,789 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,789
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 214 52% $4,592 $982,687
Other Federal Grant 235 57% $5,778 $1,357,775
State Grant/Scholarships 262 63% $2,713 $710,846
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 60 15% $1,390 $83,403
Total Grant & Scholarships 317 77% $6,789 $2,152,024

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of SUNY Corning Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of SUNY Corning Community College students is 33.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 39.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.5%.

33.4%

  • asian 28.6% 2 students
  • African American 10.9% 5 students
  • white 37.5% 183 students
  • unknown 21.1% 4 students
  • hispanic 16.7% 3 students
  • International Students 66.7% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 14.8% 4 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

SUNY Corning Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

SUNY Corning Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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