2-Year School
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
9,061
Students
Non-competitive
Admission Difficulty
70%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Dutchess Community College is a 2-year institution located in Poughkeepsie, NY, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
53 Pendell Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1595
United States
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1595
United States
Contact
Phone: 845-431-8000
Majors & Degrees
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Accounting |
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| Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Computer/information Technology Services Administration Related |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Construction Trades | Associate | Bachelors |
| Construction Trades Related |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Architectural Engineering Technology |
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| Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Child-care And Support Services Management |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical/medical Laboratory Technology |
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| Community Health Services Counseling |
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| Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic) |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Assistant/paralegal |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Humanities |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communications Systems Installation And Repair Technology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/police Science |
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| Fire Services Administration |
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| Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
| Airline Pilot And Flight Crew |
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| Aviation/airway Management |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,732
Applied
4,040
Accepted
9,061
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,152
Females Applied
2,160
Females Accepted
69%
Male Admissions
2,580
Males Applied
1,880
Males Accepted
73%
Applying
2.75
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
3,864
In-state
7,728
Out-of-state
Fees
472
Full-time student fees
11,118
Room & board
7,518
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Student Body
9,061
Total undergrad students
1%
International Students
1%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 18.77% |
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| Black or African American | 10.98% |
| White or Caucasian | 60.02% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.14% |
| Asian | 3.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.12% |
| Two or more races | 3.51% |
| Other | 2.39% |
Gender
Male (45.15%)
Female (54.85%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Not Reported |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 5% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
FalconFest, Halloween Dance and Lyceum Series of Speakers
FalconFest, Halloween Dance and Lyceum Series of Speakers
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Rap, Poetry and Music, Outdoor Adventure, Student Government Association, Gamers Club and Masquer's Guild Theatre Club
Rap, Poetry and Music, Outdoor Adventure, Student Government Association, Gamers Club and Masquer's Guild Theatre Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Mass Notification System
Mass Notification System
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | |
No |
| Basketball | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
No |
| Soccer | No | |
No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
No |
| Soccer | No | No | No |
| Softball | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | No | |
No |
Faculty
554
Total Faculty
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 128
Part-time - 426
Male - 245
Female - 309