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Dutchess Community College is a two-year community college, located in Poughkeepsie, New York. It was established in 1957. The college is associated with the State University of New York system. The campus of DCC is spread across an area of more than 125 acres. DCC offers associates degrees in more than 55 programs.
‘Chronicle’ is DCC's student-run newspaper. Some of the student clubs and organizations at DCC are the Business Club, Emergency Services Club and Phi Theta Kappa. Notable alumni of DCC include Meteorologist Kelly Cass, Dutchess County Executive William Steinhaus and Actor Bill Duke.
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Campus Location53 Pendell Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1595
USA
Main Tel: (845) 431-8000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Dutchess Community College HighlightsWhere Dutchess Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in education and teaching, business and management, media, photography and commercial art, and security and law enforcement.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 917 | 32 | | 1-2 year certificate | 76 | 13 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Dutchess Community College was 8,248 in 2007 (5,563 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| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,217 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,017 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Dutchess Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 85 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 31 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 19 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (14 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (193 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (5 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (126 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING (11 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (28 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (19 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW (30 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (279 awarded) - General Studies
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (15 awarded) - Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
MEDIA (29 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (25 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
MUSIC (3 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (79 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (28 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (77 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (18 awarded) - Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION (2 awarded) - Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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