Rockland Community College
Location and Contact Information
145 College RdSuffern, NY 10901
USA
Main Tel: (845) 574-4000
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Rockland Community College was opened in 1959 in the Village of Suffern in Rockland County, New York. It is a 2-year college under the State University of New York system. More than 6,000 students enroll in this college every year. Rockland Community College has campuses in:
- Haverstraw
- Spring Valley
- Suffern
The college offers over 40 programs in various areas of study. The departments at this college include the humanities, the social and behavioral science division, the business and information technology division, math, the natural and health science division, anthropology, an art department, communication media arts, computer studies, the foreign languages department, philosophy & religious studies, the science department, and many others.
Rockland Community College’s sports teams are called the Rockland Hawks and participate in basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, tennis, bowling and golf.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts, media, hospitality, law, art studies, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,549 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,974 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid
Rockland Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 45% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 40% | $3,619 |
| Institutional Grant | 2% | $2,328 |
| Federal Grant | 26% | $3,567 |
| Pell Grant | 26% | $3,481 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $588 |
| State or Local Grant | 31% | $1,574 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 9% | $3,902 |
| Federal Loan | 9% | $3,799 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $5,091 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Rockland Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suffolk County Community College | Selden, NY | 23,015 |
| 2 | Irvine Valley College | Irvine, CA | 8,830 |
| 3 | Bergen Community College | Paramus, NJ | 15,283 |
| 4 | Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill, CA | 21,205 |
| 5 | Moorpark College | Moorpark, CA | 16,090 |
| 6 | Las Positas College | Livermore, CA | 8,468 |
| 7 | Shasta College | Redding, CA | 10,334 |
| 8 | Golden West College | Huntington Beach, CA | 13,961 |
| 9 | Saint Louis Community College-Meramec | Kirkwood, MO | 10,209 |
| 10 | Pasadena City College | Pasadena, CA | 26,713 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 644 | 21 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 13 | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 88 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 26 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 6,987 in 2009-2010 (5,529 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 68% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Information Science/Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
- Tourism Promotion Operations
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Services Administration