Rockland Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	27%

Located in Suffern, New York, Rockland Community College 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 Rockland Community College 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.

Rockland Community College 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 Rockland Community College is reported to be 27%, 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 student retention rate of 62% at Rockland Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,120

Cost of attendance at Rockland Community College 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

$11,332

Cost of attendance at Rockland Community College 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, 52 of freshman students at Rockland Community College received on average $5,943 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.

$5,943

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	354	33%	$4,830	$1,709,889
Other Federal Grant	458	43%	$5,193	$2,378,379
State Grant/Scholarships	258	24%	$3,284	$847,259
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	94	9%	$964	$90,619
Total Grant & Scholarships	558	52%	$5,943	$3,316,257

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rockland Community College 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 Rockland Community College students is 27.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 34.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.8%.

27.1%

asian 41.9% 26 students
African American 20.0% 43 students
white 30.7% 127 students
unknown 23.9% 11 students
hispanic 25.4% 109 students
International Students 40.9% 9 students
Mixed Race 19.4% 6 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Rockland Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Rockland Community College 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
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

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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