Orange County Community College

www.sunyorange.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,376

2021 Average Net Price

$6,232

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.84%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

5,047

39.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

25.7%

283 Graduates

About

Orange County Community College is a higher education institution located in Orange County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Orange County Community College were Humanistic Studies (185 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (125 degrees), and Registered Nursing (96 degrees).

In 2021, 816 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Orange County Community College. 64.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (423 degrees), 1.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (234 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Orange County Community College is $5,376, which is $−2,592 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Orange County Community College is $5,376, which is $−2,592 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,232.

In 2021, 49% of undergraduate students attending Orange County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,376

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Orange County Community College was $5,376. The cost of tuition at Orange County Community College is $−2,592 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$6,232

2021 Value

42.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Orange County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,232. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Orange County Community College grew by 42.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Orange 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

$8,000

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Orange County Community College was of $8,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 33.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at Orange County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 25.6% with respect to 2020, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Orange 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.

4.84%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Orange County Community College was 4.84%, which represents 45 out of the 929 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

Orange County Community College had a total enrollment of 5,047 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Orange County Community College is 2,008 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,039. This means that 39.8% of students enrolled at Orange County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Orange County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.3% White, 21.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Black or African American, 2.95% Asian, 2.91% Two or More Races, 0.198% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.198% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Orange County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.4%), followed by White Male (19.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Orange County Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,047 students. The full-time enrollment at Orange County Community College is 2,008 and the part-time enrollment is 3,039. This means that 39.8% of students enrolled at Orange County Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

53%

2021 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 Orange County Community College was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Orange County Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,335 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,078 enrolled students
Black or African American
612 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Orange County Community College is 46.3% White, 21.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Black or African American, 2.95% Asian, 2.91% Two or More Races, 0.198% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.198% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 700 students (13.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 234 more women than men received degrees from Orange County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Orange County Community College is white (423 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (234 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Orange County Community College is Humanistic Studies (185 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (125 degrees) and Registered Nursing (96 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Orange County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (16 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (311 degrees), and Protective Services (51 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orange County Community College are Social workers, all other (180,212 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (132,875 people), Police officers (132,612 people), Other managers (98,072 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (50,249 people).

The most specialized majors at Orange County Community College in 2021 are Communication Technologies (16 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (311 degrees), Protective Services (51 degrees), Human Sciences (16 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (28 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Orange County Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Orange County Community College are Communication Technologies (16 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (311 degrees), Protective Services (51 degrees), Human Sciences (16 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (28 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orange County Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (338,372 people), Elementary & secondary schools (300,468 people), Individual & family services (140,839 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (118,310 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (99,033 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Humanistic Studies
185 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
125 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
96 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Orange County Community College was Humanistic Studies with 185 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

291

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

525

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 291 degrees were awarded to men at Orange County Community College, which is 0.554 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (525).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Orange County Community College in Humanistic Studies, which is 0.555 times less than the 119 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 119 degrees were awarded to men at Orange County Community College in Humanistic Studies, which is 1.8 times more than the 66 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 13% of students graduating from Orange County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% 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 (46.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Orange County Community College is Male and Asian (46.2% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
423 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
234 degrees awarded
Black or African American
108 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Orange County Community College is white (423 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (234 degrees).

1.1% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
265 degrees awarded
White Male
158 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
154 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Orange County Community College is white female (265 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (158 degrees).

Operations

Orange County Community College employs 40 Professors, 33 Assistant professors and 28 Associate professors. Most academics at Orange County Community College are Male Professor (20), Female Professor (20), and Female Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Orange County Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 63 employees, Management, with 37 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 35 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$322k - Federal
$1.49M - State
$2.71M - Local

As of 2021, Orange County Community College received $322k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.49M from state grants and contracts, and $2.71M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$33.9M

2021 Salaries

16%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Orange County Community College paid a median of $33.9M in salaries, a 16% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.59M

Instructional Salaries

121

Number of Employees

In 2021, Orange County Community College paid a total of $9.59M to 121 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

63 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Orange County Community College were Professor with 40 employees, Assistant professor with 33 employees, and Associate professor with 28 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Orange County Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees, Management with 37 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Orange County Community College was Male Professor with 20 employees, Female Professor with 20 employees, and Female Associate professor with 19 employees.

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