Ulster County Community College
Location and Contact Information
491 Cottekill RdStone Ridge, NY 12484
USA
Main Tel: (845) 687-5000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Ulster County Community College, also known as SUNY Ulster, is a public, two-year college located in Stone Ridge, New York, United States. It is part of the State University of New York. The main campus is situated in Stone Ridge, New York. The campus includes a modern library, a learning center, music theater, a gymnasium and athletics complex, as well as a 500-seat theater. SUNY Ulster offers associate degree programs in diverse areas of study.
SUNY Ulster has an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations that are based on the varied interests of the students. These include groups such as the Earth & Space Science Club, Environmental Awareness Club, Phi Theta Kappa, and Recreation Leadership Club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in engineering, drama and performing arts, liberal arts, education and teaching, and art studies.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- 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.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,214 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,834 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid
Ulster County Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 68% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 60% | $3,886 |
| Institutional Grant | 5% | $1,031 |
| Federal Grant | 35% | $3,584 |
| Pell Grant | 35% | $3,396 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $537 |
| State or Local Grant | 55% | $1,827 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 29% | $3,910 |
| Federal Loan | 29% | $3,910 |
| Other Loan |
(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 Ulster County Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeastern Community College | West Burlington, IA | 3,412 |
| 2 | Fulton-Montgomery Community College | Johnstown, NY | 2,420 |
| 3 | Cayuga County Community College | Auburn, NY | 3,900 |
| 4 | North Central Michigan College | Petoskey, MI | 2,955 |
| 5 | Jamestown Community College | Jamestown, NY | 3,697 |
| 6 | Community College of Vermont | Montpelier, VT | 5,732 |
| 7 | Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | 4,554 |
| 8 | Tompkins Cortland Community College | Dryden, NY | 3,269 |
| 9 | Quinebaug Valley Community College | Danielson, CT | 1,947 |
| 10 | Harford Community College | Bel Air, MD | 6,091 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 391 | 24 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 35 | 8 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 47 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 16 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 6 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,107 in 2009-2010 (2,246 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 77% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
- Animal Sciences
ART STUDIES
- Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Biology Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
- Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science