Dutchess Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	465
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	31%

Located in Poughkeepsie, New York, Dutchess CC 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 Dutchess 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.

Dutchess 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Dutchess CC is reported to be 31%, 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 Dutchess CC is 59% , 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 Dutchess CC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,976

Cost of attendance at Dutchess 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

$9,426

Cost of attendance at Dutchess 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, 76 of freshman students at Dutchess Community College received on average $5,844 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.

$5,844

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	505	43%	$5,056	$2,553,388
Other Federal Grant	858	73%	$4,167	$3,575,387
State Grant/Scholarships	637	54%	$2,292	$1,460,301
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	96	8%	$2,154	$206,814
Total Grant & Scholarships	897	76%	$5,844	$5,242,502

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Dutchess 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 Dutchess Community College students is 31.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.4%.

31.0%

asian 34.5% 10 students
African American 22.7% 44 students
white 33.9% 269 students
unknown 24.2% 8 students
hispanic 26.8% 87 students
International Students 43.8% 7 students
Mixed Race 41.9% 26 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Dutchess Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Dutchess 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
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
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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