Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1595
845-431-8000
Dutchess Community College is a two-year college located in Poughkeepsie, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The college offers a variety of programs leading to an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), or Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree.
Dutchess Community College was founded in 1957 as Dutchess County BOCES-Technical Institute. The college became part of SUNY in 1961 and was renamed Dutchess Community College. The college has grown steadily over the years, adding new programs and facilities.
Dutchess Community College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The college offers over 50 degree and certificate programs. Programs are offered in a variety of areas, including business, liberal arts, science and technology, health and human services, and fine and performing arts.
The college has an active student life, with over 50 clubs and organizations. The college also has a vibrant athletics program, with teams competing in the Mid-Hudson Conference.
Dutchess Community College is committed to providing a quality education at an affordable price. The college offers a variety of financial aid options to help students meet the cost of tuition and other expenses.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 8034
Type: Public, 2-year
Main Website: https://www.sunydutchess.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.sunydutchess.edu/admissions/financial_aid/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $22138
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $26488
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Dutchess Community College is $88292.50. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Dutchess Community College. For graduates of Dutchess Community College, we saw an average early-career income of $44900.00 and mid-career income of $67000.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.