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Dutchess Community College (DCC)
- 53 Pendell Rd
- Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- OPEID College Code: 00286400
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- General Phone: (845) 431-8000
- President: Dr D David Conklin
- Website: www.sunydutchess.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 8,248
- College Alias: DCC, Duchess

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - DCC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 46%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 10% | 22% | 36% | 3% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,378 | $2,711 | $1,287 | $1,866 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.2% | 7.8% | 8.9% |
| Number in Default | 43 | 34 | 31 |
| Number in Repayment | 466 | 434 | 346 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,217 | $3,067 | $2,977 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,017 | $5,767 | $5,577 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,150 | $6,075 | $5,940 |
| Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,200 | $2,150 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,200 | $2,150 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,417 | $4,067 | $3,977 |
| Out of State | $7,217 | $6,767 | $6,577 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,967 | $12,342 | $12,067 |
| Out of State | $15,767 | $15,042 | $14,667 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,817 | $6,267 | $6,127 |
| Out of State | $9,617 | $8,967 | $8,727 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,248 Undergraduate: 8,248
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,600 Female: 4,648
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,600 Female: 4,648
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,206 Part-Time: 4,042
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,206 Part-Time: 4,042
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 31 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 50 | 0.6% |
| Black | 793 | 10% |
| Asian | 183 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 664 | 8% |
| White | 5,835 | 71% |
| Unknown | 692 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 762 | 9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,658 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,613 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 926 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 659 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 391 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 348 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 619 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 246 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.05% |
| Age Uknown | 22 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 753 | 361 | 392 |
| Faculty Status | 417 | 135 | 282 |
| Tenured Faculty | 85 | 85 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 417 | 135 | 282 |
| Primarily Instruction | 417 | 135 | 282 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 46 | 45 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 65 | 28 | 37 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 225 | 153 | 72 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 128 | 66 | 62 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 42 | 40 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,060 (135) | $66,560 (66) | $63,624 (69) |
| Professor | $84,168 (39) | $85,353 (23) | $82,464 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $69,140 (22) | $68,435 (8) | $69,542 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,881 (34) | $59,274 (16) | $58,532 (18) |
| Instructor | $49,437 (40) | $49,159 (19) | $49,689 (21) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,060 (135) | $66,560 (66) | $63,624 (69) |
| Professor | $84,168 (39) | $85,353 (23) | $82,464 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $69,140 (22) | $68,435 (8) | $69,542 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,881 (34) | $59,274 (16) | $58,532 (18) |
| Instructor | $49,437 (40) | $49,159 (19) | $49,689 (21) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 164 | 101 | 56 | 7 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 20 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 7 | - | - | 7 |
| Soccer | 21 | 21 | - | - |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 | - |
| Tennis | 10 | 10 | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 20 | 10 | 10 | - |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 | - |
| Bowling | 20 | 10 | 10 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $4,145 | $4,064 | $2,704 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,732 | $1,533 | $1,000 |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 24 | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Golf | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Bowling | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 21% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 17% |
| Female | 24% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 20% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 23% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 24% |
| Unknown | 7% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
