Ulster County Community College

www.sunyulster.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,880

2021 Average Net Price

$6,371

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.06%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,907

33.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

28.6%

123 Graduates

About

Ulster County Community College is a higher education institution located in Ulster County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Ulster County Community College were General Studies (101 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (37 degrees), and Humanistic Studies (29 degrees).

In 2021, 408 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ulster County Community College. 58.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (287 degrees), 3.99 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (72 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ulster County Community College is $4,880, which is $−3,088 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Ulster County Community College is $4,880, which is $−3,088 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,371.

In 2021, 30% of undergraduate students attending Ulster County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,880

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Ulster County Community College was $4,880. The cost of tuition at Ulster County Community College is $−3,088 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$6,371

2021 Value

34.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Ulster County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,371. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Ulster County Community College grew by 34.5%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

30% of undergraduate students at Ulster County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.25% with respect to 2020, when 32% 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.

3.06%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Ulster County Community College was 3.06%, which represents 10 out of the 327 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 2,907 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Ulster County Community College is 973 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,934. This means that 33.5% 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 61.4% White, 16.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.85% Black or African American, 3.75% Two or More Races, 3.13% Asian, and 0.138% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Ulster County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.9%), followed by White Male (28%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ulster County Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,907 students. The full-time enrollment at Ulster County Community College is 973 and the part-time enrollment is 1,934. This means that 33.5% of students enrolled at Ulster 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 Ulster County Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

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 Ulster County Community College was 56%. 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 (2021)

White
1,785 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
488 enrolled students
Black or African American
170 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ulster County Community College is 61.4% White, 16.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.85% Black or African American, 3.75% Two or More Races, 3.13% Asian, and 0.138% 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, 259 students (8.91%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 66 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 (287 degrees awarded). There were 3.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (72 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Ulster County Community College is General Studies (101 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (37 degrees) and Humanistic Studies (29 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (28 degrees awarded), Protective Services (87 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (143 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 (187,628 people), Other managers (181,185 people), Social workers, all other (180,163 people), Police officers (137,158 people), and Graphic designers (90,597 people).

The most specialized majors at Ulster County Community College in 2021 are Agriculture (28 degrees awarded), Protective Services (87 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (143 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (17 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 Ulster County Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Ulster County Community College are Agriculture (28 degrees awarded), Protective Services (87 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (143 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (421,686 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (357,008 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (227,888 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (157,997 people), and Individual & family services (143,084 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 (2021)

General Studies
101 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
37 degrees awarded
Humanistic Studies
29 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Ulster County Community College was General Studies with 101 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

171

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

237

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 171 degrees were awarded to men at Ulster County Community College, which is 0.722 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (237).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Ulster County Community College in Criminal Justice - Police Science, which is 6.14 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Ulster County Community College in General Studies, which is 1.55 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 19% 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, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Ulster County Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (50% 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
287 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
72 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ulster County Community College is white (287 degrees awarded). There were 3.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (72 degrees).

2.45% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
164 degrees awarded
White Male
123 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ulster County Community College is white female (164 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (123 degrees).

Operations

Ulster County Community College employs 19 Professors, 19 Associate professors and 16 Assistant professors. Most academics at Ulster County Community College are Female Associate professor (13), Male Professor (11), and Female Assistant professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ulster County Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 28 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.92M - Federal
$212k - State
$536k - Local

As of 2021, Ulster County Community College received $1.92M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $212k from state grants and contracts, and $536k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$12.8M

2021 Salaries

1.78%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Ulster County Community College paid a median of $12.8M in salaries, a 1.78% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.26M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Ulster County Community College paid a total of $3.26M to 55 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.5% 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

19 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ulster County Community College were Professor with 19 employees, Associate professor with 19 employees, and Assistant professor with 16 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ulster County Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ulster County Community College was Female Associate professor with 13 employees, Male Professor with 11 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 10 employees.

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