Orange County Community College
About Orange County Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
SUNY Orange teaches in Middletown and Newburgh, in the Hudson Valley north of New York, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1950
Location
Middletown, New York
Students
3,989
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
25.2%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,526
Out-of-state: $12,334
Avg Net Price
$6,794
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$44,117
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
25.2% complete their degree within three years
Retention
60.7%
Transfer Out
20%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
33.2%
$/Student
$12.4K
Class Size
Medium
The 25.2% graduation rate is below average, but 60.7% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,526
In-State
$12,334
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,552
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,807
After Financial Aid
$6,794
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$2,797
Receive Grants
28.8%
Take Loans
19.8%
Tuition is $6,526/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,794.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Orange County Community College fund their education.
While in School
28.8%
Get Grants
Free money
19.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$32,491
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$127/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Orange County Community College.
Gender
61.9%
Female
38%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,989
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
45.6%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
18%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 62% of the student body. 45.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Small
Campus Quick Facts
3,989
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Orange County Community College fields 7 varsity teams with 103 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
Other
Association not listed by the survey
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Basketball
Student Athletes
103
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
67% / 33%
69
Men
34
Women
5
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Orange County Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$44,117
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$21K
211 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$79K
116 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$30K
50 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
—
43 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$36K
43 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$52K
29 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $36K six years out, growing to $44K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.