Genesee Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	449
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	51%
On-time graduation rate	30%

Located in Batavia, New York, GCC-Batavia 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 Genesee 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.

Genesee 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, GCC-Batavia emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at GCC-Batavia is reported to be 30%, 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 GCC-Batavia is 51% , 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 GCC-Batavia 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

$5,240

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,840

Cost of attendance at Genesee 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, 83 of freshman students at Genesee Community College received on average $6,894 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.

$6,894

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	313	59%	$5,315	$1,663,585
Other Federal Grant	371	70%	$5,466	$2,027,866
State Grant/Scholarships	382	72%	$2,494	$952,587
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	105	20%	$701	$73,593
Total Grant & Scholarships	443	83%	$6,894	$3,054,046

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Genesee 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 Genesee Community College students is 30.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.6%.

30.1%

African American 7.8% 4 students
white 31.9% 140 students
unknown 40.0% 4 students
hispanic 15.9% 7 students
International Students 68.6% 24 students
Mixed Race 20.0% 7 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Genesee 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

Genesee 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

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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