SUNY - Dutchess Community College, has been serving the residents of Dutchess County and the Hudson Valley for almost 50 years. We have the lowest tuition of any college or university in the state. Currently we offer Associate's degrees and Certificates in over 60 academic areas of study. Our curriculums include career-oriented programs as well as those designed for successful transfer to a four-year college or university. You will find a complete description of our academic offerings in the “Academics” section of our website.

Dutchess Community College, founded in 1957, provides open access to affordable, quality post-secondary education to citizens of Dutchess County and others. As a comprehensive community college, DCC offers college transfer and occupational/technical degree programs, certificate programs, lifelong learning opportunities, and service to the community. The College provides educational experiences that enable qualified students to expand their academic capabilities and further develop thinking and decision making skills.

The campus has grown over the years, winning numerous awards for its beauty and ease of access. We foster the educational experience through an excellent faculty who love teaching. The advanced technology “Smart Classrooms,” state of the art library, and the “one-stop shopping” of our student services center ensure that our students can achieve their educational and career goals. Please come and visit our campus - we offer campus tours regularly, and would be happy to arrange a visit.

One of our finest trademarks is the success of our graduates. DCC boasts an alumni family of more than 32,000 individuals, and almost 75% of these people make their home in the Hudson Valley. Some of the region's most prominent civic and community leaders are Dutchess graduates, and in many families there are second and third generation DCC students.

Summary about Dutchess Community College

DCC has the lowest tuition of any college or university in the state.

One-third of Dutchess County public high school graduates from 2005 attend DCC. This percentage is the highest of any other community college in the state, and is a testament to how highly the community values the benefit of a Dutchess education.

Of all Dutchess County residents who attend State University of New York (SUNY) colleges, 66% are enrolled at Dutchess Community College. Of all residents who attend a college in New York State full-time, 44% attend DCC. That number rises to 71% for part-time students.

Ninety-six percent of DCC graduates who transfer to a State University of New York college or university graduate with a four-year degree.

The Charles and Mabel Conklin Scholarship for Academic Excellence brings the top ten percent of the most academically talented high school graduates from Dutchess County to the College.

Our College baseball team, the Falcons, is the first community college team ever to go the Division III World Championships for three years in a row.

Four DCC athletes were named academic all-Americans for fall 2005 semester.

More than 70% of the area’s nurses and healthcare workers graduated from our nursing program.

Class sizes at Dutchess are small, with the average class size being less than 20 students.

Dutchess was the first college in the state to offer a comprehensive jointly-registered transfer program in teacher education (with SUNY New Paltz), covering birth through twelfth grade.

In 2003, DCC was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for its work to conserve energy. We are the only community college ever to be awarded the EPA’s Energy Star Partner Award.

Many DCC students take advantage of College study abroad opportunities during their semester breaks. Faculty organize these international experiences, and recent study sites have included trips to South America, Greece, Italy, Australia, England, and Jamaica.

Three 2004 engineering graduates received prestigious RPI Medal scholarships to study engineering at the Rensellear Polytechnic Institute. Our transfer students consistently achieve honors at RPI for their academic work.

Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

Accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.

Location: Poughkeepsie

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