Rockland Community College
About Rockland Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Rockland Community College teaches in Suffern, in the New York suburbs west of the Hudson, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Nursing and business are its largest programs, and a quarter of its students transfer on.
Founded
1959
Location
Suffern, New York
Students
3,834
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
29.1%
Below national average
Tuition
$6,862
Per year
Avg Net Price
$11,282
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$50,243
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
$30
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
29.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
60.3%
Transfer Out
25%
Teaching Quality
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
22.9%
$/Student
$6.3K
Class Size
Large
The 29.1% graduation rate is below average, but 60.3% 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
$6,862
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,620
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,713
After Financial Aid
$11,282
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$9,248
Receive Grants
26.2%
Take Loans
6.9%
Tuition is $6,862/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $11,282.
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 Rockland Community College fund their education.
While in School
26.2%
Get Grants
Free money
6.9%
Take Loans
Must repay
$29,038
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,497
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$90/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,497, 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 Rockland Community College.
Gender
54.1%
Female
46%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,834
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
42.1%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
19.3%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (54% women, 46% men). 42.1% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 5.3% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
3,834
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Rockland Community College fields 5 varsity teams with 68 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
Other
Association not listed by the survey
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
68
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
85% / 15%
58
Men
10
Women
4
Men's Teams
1
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Rockland Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$50,243
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$22K
314 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$82K
95 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$58K
67 grads
4yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$30K
43 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
$58K
24 grads
4yr Earnings
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
$37K
24 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $50K 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.