Adirondack Community College

Adirondack Community College, also known as ACC, is a two-year, community college located in Queensbury, New York, United States. It was established in 1961. The campus spreads across an area of more than 140 acres. ACC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

ACC's campus is home to radio station WGFR, a television studio, a video editing lab, and a photography lab. The campus hosts more than 25 student clubs and organizations inclduing the Adirondack Broadcast Association, Adirondack Business Club, Chi Alpha Bible Study, and Anime Club. The college also fields several men’s and women’s sports teams which compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III sports.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in media, liberal arts, music, and business and management.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 3,408 in 2007-2008 (2,370 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Adirondack participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.