SUNY Adirondack
About SUNY Adirondack
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
SUNY Adirondack teaches in Queensbury, at the southern edge of the Adirondack Park, and keeps dormitories. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1961
Location
Queensbury, New York
Students
1,844
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
37%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,844
Out-of-state: $9,616
Avg Net Price
$10,389
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,267
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
37% complete their degree within three years
Retention
61.7%
Transfer Out
20%
Teaching Quality
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
52.5%
$/Student
$9.2K
Class Size
Medium
The 37% graduation rate is below average, but 61.7% 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
$6,844
In-State
$9,616
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$14,467
Books & Supplies
$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,087
After Financial Aid
$10,389
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,491
Receive Grants
31.8%
Take Loans
23.2%
The total cost of attendance runs about $17,087/yr, including $14,467 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $10,389.
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 SUNY Adirondack fund their education.
While in School
31.8%
Get Grants
Free money
23.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$31,830
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$14,345
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$152/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $14,345, 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 SUNY Adirondack.
Gender
55.9%
Female
44%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,844
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
42.7%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
17.6%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 56% of the student body. 42.7% 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
1,844
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
SUNY Adirondack fields 6 varsity teams with 96 student athletes, about 5% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
96
5% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
68% / 32%
65
Men
31
Women
4
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of SUNY Adirondackearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,267
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
159 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
—
77 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$32K
54 grads
1yr Earnings
Design and Applied Arts
—
29 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$31K
19 grads
1yr Earnings
Culinary Arts and Related Services
—
16 grads
Graduates earn about $36K six years out, growing to $41K 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.