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Sullivan County Community College

Loch Sheldrake, NY 2 year Public
Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 382
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 44%
On-time graduation rate 26%

Located in Loch Sheldrake, New York, Sullivan County 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 Sullivan County 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.

Sullivan County 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 Sullivan County Community College is reported to be 26%, 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 Sullivan County Community College is 44% , 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 Sullivan County Community College 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

$6,308

Cost of attendance at Sullivan County 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

$11,516

Cost of attendance at Sullivan County 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, 75 of freshman students at Sullivan County Community College received on average $6,244 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.

$6,244
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 136 60% $4,453 $605,641
Other Federal Grant 167 74% $4,247 $709,285
State Grant/Scholarships 96 42% $2,753 $264,266
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 38 17% $2,313 $87,889
Total Grant & Scholarships 170 75% $6,244 $1,061,440

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Sullivan County 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 Sullivan County Community College students is 26.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 34.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.0%.

26.2%

  • African American 15.7% 11 students
  • white 40.6% 39 students
  • unknown 30.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 19.6% 18 students
  • International Students 40.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 27.3% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Sullivan County 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

Sullivan County 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

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
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)