Ulster County Community College

www.sunyulster.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,280

3.94% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$5,470

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,001

32.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30.8%

107 Graduates

About

Ulster County Community College is a higher education institution located in Ulster County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Ulster County Community College were General Studies (123 degrees awarded), Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (25 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees).

In 2023, 393 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ulster County Community College. 55.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (269 degrees), 4.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ulster County Community College is $5,280, which is $−2,973 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ulster County Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 275 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Ulster County Community College is $5,280, which is $2,973 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,470.

In 2023, 27% of undergraduate students attending Ulster County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,280

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Ulster County Community College was $5,280. The cost of tuition at Ulster County Community College is $−2,973 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ulster County Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,470

2023 Value

26.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Ulster County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,470. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Ulster County Community College grew by 26.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ulster County Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,500

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ulster County Community College was of $7,500 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ulster County Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

27% of undergraduate students at Ulster County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 38.6% with respect to 2022, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ulster County Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ulster County Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 275 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Ulster County Community College had a total enrollment of 3,001 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Ulster County Community College is 978 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,023. This means that 32.6% of students enrolled at Ulster County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ulster County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.3% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.56% Black or African American, 4.3% Two or More Races, 2.9% Asian, and 0.133% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Ulster County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.4%), followed by White Male (29.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (10.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ulster County Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,001 students. The full-time enrollment at Ulster County Community College is 978 and the part-time enrollment is 2,023. This means that 32.6% of students enrolled at Ulster County Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ulster County Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ulster County Community College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Ulster County Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ulster County Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,721 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
519 enrolled students
Black or African American
167 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ulster County Community College is 57.3% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.56% Black or African American, 4.3% Two or More Races, 2.9% Asian, and 0.133% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 357 students (11.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 41 more women than men received degrees from Ulster County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ulster County Community College is white (269 degrees awarded). There were 4.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (63 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Ulster County Community College is General Studies (123 degrees awarded), followed by Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (25 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ulster County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (52 degrees awarded), Protective Services (57 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (161 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ulster County Community College are Other managers (202,651 people), Social workers, all other (184,833 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (180,977 people), Police officers (145,391 people), and Graphic designers (96,911 people).

The most specialized majors at Ulster County Community College in 2023 are Agriculture (52 degrees awarded), Protective Services (57 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (161 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ulster County Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Ulster County Community College are Agriculture (52 degrees awarded), Protective Services (57 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (161 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ulster County Community College are Computer Systems Design (654,935 people), Elementary & secondary schools (468,032 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (379,084 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (284,681 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (202,060 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ulster County Community College.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
123 degrees awarded
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
25 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Ulster County Community College was General Studies with 123 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Ulster County Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

176

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

217

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 176 degrees were awarded to men at Ulster County Community College, which is 0.811 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (217).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ulster County Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Ulster County Community College in General Studies, which is 1.1 times more than the 59 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Ulster County Community College in General Studies, which is 0.908 times less than the 65 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from Ulster County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Ulster County Community College is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.74% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
269 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
63 degrees awarded
Black or African American
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ulster County Community College is white (269 degrees awarded). There were 4.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (63 degrees).

4.07% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
153 degrees awarded
White Male
116 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ulster County Community College is white female (153 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (116 degrees).

Operations

Ulster County Community College employs 18 Associate professors, 14 Professors and 12 Assistant professors. Most academics at Ulster County Community College are Female Associate professor (12), Male Professor (8), and Female Assistant professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ulster County Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 32 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 23 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.75M - Federal
$640k - State
$696k - Local

As of 2023, Ulster County Community College received $1.75M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $640k from state grants and contracts, and $696k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$12.6M

2023 Salaries

2.52%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Ulster County Community College paid a median of $12.6M in salaries, a 2.52% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.12% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.78% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.06M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Ulster County Community College paid a total of $3.06M to 46 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ulster County Community College were Associate professor with 18 employees, Professor with 14 employees, and Assistant professor with 12 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ulster County Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ulster County Community College was Female Associate professor with 12 employees, Male Professor with 8 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ulster County Community College.

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