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SCHENECTADY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

  • 78 Washington Avenue
  • Schenectady, NY 12305
  • OPEID College Code: 00678500
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  • General Phone: (518) 381-1200
  • President: Quintin Bullock
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 5,191
  • College Alias: SCCC, SCC
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Schenectady County Community College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security

History

Schenectady County Community College was established in 1967 in Schenectady, New York. Initially located on the Van Curler hotel in downtown Schenectady, the school began to expand in 1978, adding more buildings, an auditorium, library and student center and more since. Currently there are plans to provide a student dormitory.

 

Academics

SCCC provides educational programs for transfer, career and personal growth. The school provides quality education with a focus on working closely with students, following their progress and assisting them in their choices. The school offers associate and certificate programs in a large number of fields.

 

Some programs offered:

 

Admissions and Financial Aid

SCCC offers open enrollment to residents of Schenectady County that have a high school diploma or equivalent. Financial aid is available to students. Eligibility is determined through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which should be completed and submitted. Additional information can be obtained on the SCCC website's financial aid or through the financial aid office.

 

Athletics

SCCC participates in the NCJAA Region III and the Mountain Valley Conference.

 

Sports programs:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Crew
 
    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
    Mission Statement
  • The mission of Schenectady County Community College is to provide quality, comprehensive higher education to meet the career, transfer, training, cultural and lifelong learning needs of the individual, the community, and the workforce. The College is committed to making education accessible and affordable to a population with diverse backgrounds, needs and aspirations.
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Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Associates--Public Urban-Serving Single Campus
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Two-Year
 
 
 
Schenectady County Community College Campus Map
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving37%52%65%6%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,183$3,685$1,477$1,248
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)8.5%11.1%9.7%
Number in Default749586
Number in Repayment870854886
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$3,402$3,262$3,095
In-State Tuition and Fees$3,402$3,262$3,095
Out of State Tuition and Fees$6,552$6,292$5,985
Books and Supplies$1,100$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,200$6,975$6,975
Other Expenses$2,522$2,522$2,500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,522$2,522$2,300
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$4,502$4,262$4,095
In-State$4,502$4,262$4,095
Out of State$7,652$7,292$6,985
Off Campus
In-District$14,224$13,759$13,570
In-State$14,224$13,759$13,570
Out of State$17,374$16,789$16,460
Off Campus with Family
In-District$7,024$6,584$6,395
In-State$7,024$6,584$6,395
Out of State$10,174$9,614$9,285
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociate
Business and Marketing Studies
Bookkeeping Degree-9
Business Administration Degree-75
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree2-
General Merchandising, Sales, Related Marketing Operations, Other Degree-3
Hotel Administration Degree-29
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations Degree-9
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree-5
Computer Programming Degree111
Computer Systems Networking Degree-10
 
Education
Teacher Assistant Degree10-
 
Engineering Technology
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology Degree-3
Electromechanical Instrumentation, Other Degree-1
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Care Degree-4
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Degree13-
Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Degree-6
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Paralegal Degree-17
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree3-
Liberal Arts Degree-35
Humanistic Studies Degree-37
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Avionics Maintenance Technology Degree-3
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Culinary Arts Degree361
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Community Organization and Advocacy Degree-36
Public Administration and Social Service, Other Degree-6
 
Security and Protective Services
Fire Services Administration Degree-10
Law Enforcement Administration Degree252
Fire-Fighting Degree3-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree-3
Music Degree10-
Music Performance Degree-12
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,191
    • Undergraduate: 5,191
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,296 Female: 2,895
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,296 Female: 2,895
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,560 Part-Time: 2,631
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,560 Part-Time: 2,631
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien20.04%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian1633%
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown3316%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181,04720%
Ages 18-191,16122%
Ages 20-2179515%
Ages 22-2464812%
Ages 25-2955711%
Ages 30-342555%
Ages 35-391854%
Ages 40-493366%
Ages 50-651874%
Age Over 6590.2%
Age Unknown110.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees428191237
Faculty Status24193148
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service21466148
Primarily Instruction21466148
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2727-
Other Professionals1143579
Technical and/or Paraprofessional736310
Clerical And Secretarial54459
Service and/or Maintenance15141
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$53,121 (66)$53,447 (36)$52,731 (30)
Professor$63,136 (28)$66,613 (15)$59,124 (13)
Associate Professor$50,666 (16)$49,322 (8)$52,010 (8)
Assistant Professor$43,955 (14)$43,630 (5)$44,135 (9)
Instructor$36,470 (4)$36,470 (4)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$53,121 (66)$53,447 (36)$52,731 (30)
Professor$63,136 (28)$66,613 (15)$59,124 (13)
Associate Professor$50,666 (16)$49,322 (8)$52,010 (8)
Assistant Professor$43,955 (14)$43,630 (5)$44,135 (9)
Instructor$36,470 (4)$36,470 (4)- (-)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes513615
Unduplicated Athletes513615
Baseball2020-
Basketball19118
Rowing6-6
Bowling651
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$5,500$4,283
Assistant Coaches-$2,750$2,062
 
Coaches
All Coaches1165
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Rowing1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Bowling422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students19%
 
By Gender
Male20%
Female17%
 
By Race
American Indian17%
Black9%
Asian15%
Hispanic12%
White21%
Unknown18%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Non-Forcible Rape1-
Vehicle Theft1-
Arson1-
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