Ulster County Community College

www.sunyulster.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,880

4.27% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$4,738

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

12.2%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

3,089

36.4% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

30.4%

146 Graduates

About

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

In 2020, 477 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ulster County Community College. 57.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (351 degrees), 6.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ulster County Community College is $4,880, which is $−3,100 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Ulster County Community College is $4,880, which is $−3,100 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,738.

In 2020, 32% of undergraduate students attending Ulster County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,880

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Ulster County Community College was $4,880. The cost of tuition at Ulster County Community College is $−3,100 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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

Average Net Price

$4,738

2020 Value

11.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Ulster County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,738. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Ulster County Community College grew by 11.1%.

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 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board did not change 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 Ulster County Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

32% of undergraduate students at Ulster County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 3.03% with respect to 2019, when 33% 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.

12.2%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Ulster County Community College was 12.2%, which represents 44 out of the 362 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 has a total enrollment of 3,089 students. The full-time enrollment at Ulster County Community College is 1,125 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,964. This means that 36.4% 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 63.3% White, 16.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.18% Black or African American, 3.76% Two or More Races, 2.56% Asian, 0.162% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0324% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Ulster County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.4%), followed by White Male (27.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.4%). 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

36.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ulster County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,089 students. The full-time enrollment at Ulster County Community College is 1,125 and the part-time enrollment is 1,964. This means that 36.4% of students enrolled at Ulster County 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 Ulster County Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

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 Ulster County Community College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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

White
1,956
Hispanic or Latino
510
Black or African American
191

The enrolled student population at Ulster County Community College is 63.3% White, 16.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.18% Black or African American, 3.76% Two or More Races, 2.56% Asian, 0.162% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0324% 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, 228 students (7.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 73 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 (351 degrees awarded). There were 6.16 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

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

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 (26 degrees awarded), Protective Services (73 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (181 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (190,484 people), Social workers, all other (173,931 people), Other managers (170,089 people), Police officers (133,983 people), and Graphic designers (87,370 people).

The most specialized majors at Ulster County Community College are Agriculture (26 degrees awarded), Protective Services (73 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (181 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (18 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (25 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 Ulster County Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (407,706 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (345,996 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (218,646 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (150,741 people), and Individual & family services (141,340 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

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 Ulster County Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

202

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

275

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 202 degrees were awarded to men at Ulster County Community College, which is 0.735 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (275).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Ulster County Community College in General Studies, which is 0.705 times less than the 78 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 78 degrees were awarded to women at Ulster County Community College in General Studies, which is 1.42 times more than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 13% 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, 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (37.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Ulster County Community College is Female and White (37.6% 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, 1.37% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
351 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
57 degrees awarded
Black or African American
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ulster County Community College is white (351 degrees awarded). There were 6.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

3.14% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
201 degrees awarded
White Male
150 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ulster County Community College is white female (201 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (150 degrees).

Operations

Ulster County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $10.8M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (0%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Ulster County Community College had a total salary expenditure of $29.1M. Ulster County Community College employs 21 Professors, 20 Assistant professors, and 15 Associate professors. Most academics at Ulster County Community College are Male Professors (12), Female Associate professors(11), and Female Assistant professors (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ulster County Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 34 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 30 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

Endowment

$10.8M

2020 Endowment

14.3%

growth from 2019

Ulster County Community College has an endowment valued at about $10.8M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Ulster County Community College grew 14.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.38M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Ulster County 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 Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.77M - Federal
$358k - State
$557k - Local

As of 2020, Ulster County Community College received $1.77M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $358k from state grants and contracts, and $557k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$13M

2020 Salaries

3.27%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Ulster County Community College paid a median of $13M in salaries, which represents 44.8% of their overall expenditure ($29.1M) and a 3.27% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.47% growth from 2018 and a 0.174% growth from 2017.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.69M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Ulster County Community College paid a total of $3.69M to 60 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.3% 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

21 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ulster County Community College were Professor with 21 employees; Assistant professor with 20 employees; and Assistant professor with 15 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ulster County Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees; and Service with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ulster County Community College was Male Professor with 12 employees, Female Associate professor with 11 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 11 employees.

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