SUNY Adirondack campus
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SUNY Adirondack

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 408
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 53%
On-time graduation rate 30%

Located in Queensbury, New York, SUNY Adirondack is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of SUNY Adirondack is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

SUNY Adirondack is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at SUNY Adirondack is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at SUNY Adirondack is 53% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at SUNY Adirondack do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,784

Cost of attendance at SUNY Adirondack in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,256

Cost of attendance at SUNY Adirondack in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at SUNY Adirondack received on average $5,600 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,600
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 239 44% $4,684 $1,119,588
Other Federal Grant 242 44% $5,177 $1,252,719
State Grant/Scholarships 298 54% $2,694 $802,679
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 140 26% $918 $128,579
Total Grant & Scholarships 390 71% $5,600 $2,183,977

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of SUNY Adirondack students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of SUNY Adirondack students is 29.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.1%.

29.6%

  • asian 50.0% 2 students
  • African American 11.9% 5 students
  • white 32.5% 214 students
  • hispanic 11.1% 5 students
  • International Students 66.7% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 15.4% 4 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

SUNY Adirondack provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

SUNY Adirondack offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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