Adirondack Community College

www.sunyacc.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,944

3% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$8,515

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

14.6%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

2,994

50.1% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

32.3%

281 Graduates

About

Adirondack Community College is a higher education institution located in Warren County, NY. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Adirondack Community College were N/A.

In 2020, 609 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Adirondack Community College. 62.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (540 degrees), 28.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Adirondack Community College is $4,944, which is $−3,036 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Adirondack Community College is $4,944, which is $−3,036 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,515.

In 2020, 63% of undergraduate students attending Adirondack Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,944

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Adirondack Community College was $4,944. The cost of tuition at Adirondack Community College is $−3,036 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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

Average Net Price

$8,515

2020 Value

5.01%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Adirondack Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,515. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Adirondack Community College grew by 5.01%.

This chart compares the average net price of Adirondack 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

$10,675

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Adirondack Community College was of $10,675 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of room and board increased by 3.64% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Adirondack Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 5.97% with respect to 2019, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Adirondack 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.

14.6%

2018 Default Rate

125

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Adirondack Community College was 14.6%, which represents 125 out of the 854 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

Adirondack Community College has a total enrollment of 2,994 students. The full-time enrollment at Adirondack Community College is 1,501 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,493. This means that 50.1% of students enrolled at Adirondack Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Adirondack Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.5% White, 4.61% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% Black or African American, 2.51% Two or More Races, 1.44% Asian, 0.468% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0668% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Adirondack Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.2%), followed by White Male (35.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.06%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Adirondack Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,994 students. The full-time enrollment at Adirondack Community College is 1,501 and the part-time enrollment is 1,493. This means that 50.1% of students enrolled at Adirondack Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2020 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 Adirondack Community College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Adirondack Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
2,531
Hispanic or Latino
138
Black or African American
123

The enrolled student population at Adirondack Community College is 84.5% White, 4.61% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% Black or African American, 2.51% Two or More Races, 1.44% Asian, 0.468% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0668% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% 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, 53 students (1.77%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 151 more women than men received degrees from Adirondack Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Adirondack Community College is white (540 degrees awarded). There were 28.4 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Adirondack Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Adirondack Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (10 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (264 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (49 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Adirondack Community College are Software developers (458,874 people), Other managers (215,423 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (175,829 people), Police officers (133,345 people), and Computer occupations, all other (126,333 people).

The most specialized majors at Adirondack Community College are Communication Technologies (10 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (264 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (49 degrees), Protective Services (23 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (31 degrees).

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 Adirondack Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

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 Adirondack Community College are Computer Systems Design (566,953 people), Elementary & secondary schools (365,997 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (335,327 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (238,816 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (138,528 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Adirondack Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

229

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

380

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 229 degrees were awarded to men at Adirondack Community College, which is 0.603 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (380).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Adirondack Community College in Humanistic Studies, which is 0.468 times less than the 94 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 94 degrees were awarded to women at Adirondack Community College in Humanistic Studies, which is 2.14 times more than the 44 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 17% of students graduating from Adirondack Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Adirondack Community College is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
540 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Adirondack Community College is white (540 degrees awarded). There were 28.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
346 degrees awarded
White Male
194 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Adirondack Community College is white female (346 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (194 degrees).

Operations

Adirondack Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.06M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $197k (18.6%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Adirondack Community College had a total salary expenditure of $42.4M. Adirondack Community College employs 36 Professors, 23 Assistant professors, and 20 Associate professors. Most academics at Adirondack Community College are Male Professors (19), Female Professors(17), and Female Assistant professors (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Adirondack Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 34 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 32 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

Endowment

$1.06M

2020 Endowment

growth from 2019

Adirondack Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.06M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Adirondack Community College stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.37M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Adirondack Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.41M - Federal
$1.68M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Adirondack Community College received $1.41M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.68M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$16.7M

2020 Salaries

2.36%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Adirondack Community College paid a median of $16.7M in salaries, which represents 39.4% of their overall expenditure ($42.4M) and a 2.36% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.06% growth from 2018 and a 1.43% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.87M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Adirondack Community College paid a total of $5.87M to 94 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Adirondack Community College were Professor with 36 employees; Assistant professor with 23 employees; and Assistant professor with 20 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Adirondack Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees; Business and Financial Operations with 32 employees; and Management with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Adirondack Community College was Male Professor with 19 employees, Female Professor with 17 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 14 employees.

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