Morrisville State College

Morrisville State College, located in Morrisville, New York, is a college within the State University of New York. The school has two campuses, one in Morrisville and the other in Norwich, serving those areas as both a two year and four year institution.

At one point the college was considered one of the most technologically advanced in the country. The school maintains its interest in remaining competitive,  offering new methods of education and increased quality of life, such as the recent program replace land lines in dormitories with cell phones for each student. The school was among the first to adopt campus wide wireless internet access.

Academics

Morrisville State College offers bachelor and associate degree programs, as well as a limited number of certificate programs. Initially the school was a junior college, but expanded to offer four year educational opportunities. The school has a large number of associate programs and a growing list of bachelor degree programs. The goal of the school is to provide a quality education that meets the needs of its students, whether such needs are vocational or academic.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Morrisville State College must complete and submit the application, provide all transcripts and test scores, and be a high school graduate or equivalent. Students apply to particular programs rather than the school itself, thus different programs may have additional requirements that must be met for consideration.

Students in need of financial aid must obtain a federal Personal Identification Number (PIN) and submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office may need additional information and it is advised that students consult the office during the financial aid application process. Awards are available in the form of grants, loans, and scholarships at the federal and state level.

Athletics

Previously a member of the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA), Morrisville State College is now a member of the National College Athletics Association (NCAA), Division III. As a member of the NJCAA, the school had won several national championships. Athletic programs are available during specific seasons:

Fall athletic programs:

• Field Hockey
• Football
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Cross Country

Winter athletic programs:

• Ice Hockey
• Hunt Seat Equestrian
• Western Equestrian
• Basketball

Spring athletic programs:

• Lacrosse
• Softball

In addition to intercollegiate programs, intramural sports are available to students wishing to compete on a friendly level with one another.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $16,100. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $50 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

• Tuition estimates per year:
  • State Residents: $6,500-$7,800
  • Out-of-State: $17,000-$19,820
• Charges for part-time students are:
  • State Residents: $270-$320 per credit unit
  • Nonresidents: $440-$530 per credit unit

Financial Aid Details

The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	98%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	87%	$7,290
Receiving Student Loans	82%	$7,372

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Morrisville State College may provide student services like those listed below:

• Online course work available
• Remedial courses
• Career path counseling
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Assistance to find work
• Child care

Graduation Rates

Morrisville State College has an overall graduation rate which is close to 26%.

Number of Year to Graduate	Percent of Entering Class
Students Graduating in 4 Years	0.5%
Graduating in 5 Years	0.09%

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

• Dietetic Technician Program
  • * Accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (since 1980)
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
  • * Accredited by the New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education) (since 1962)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
  • * Accredited by the New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education) (since 1962)

Other 4-Year Public Colleges

The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Morrisville State College.

• SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica - Rome in Utica, NY (27 miles away)
• SUNY College of Technology at Delhi in Delhi, NY (59 miles away)
• SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill in Cobleskill, NY (63 miles away)
• Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Worthington Scranton in Dunmore, PA (102 miles away)
• Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Wilkes - Barre in Lehman, PA (112 miles away)

Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:

• Visit the main New York colleges & universities profile page
• Compare other New York state universities