Dutchess Community College
Dutchess Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Poughkeepsie, NY. It offers 46 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1964 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 6,606 students attended Dutchess Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 105 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 266 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 327 (full-time) and 395 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Dutchess Community College is 30% and transfer-out rate is 19%. The retention rate is 61% at the school.
| Student Population | 6,606 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 30% |
| Number of Faculty | 371 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Dutchess Community College is $10,670
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
30% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,745 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $10,670 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,745 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Dutchess Community College offers 14 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 62 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 5 | 0 | 21 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 9 | 0 | 41 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 62 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Dutchess Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 62 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 21 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 41 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✕ | 0 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 3 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 2 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 15 |
| Total | 21 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 0 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 2 |
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | ✕ | 1 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 0 |
| Legal Studies | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 4 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 26 completers |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 26 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 1 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 2 |
| Business | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 5 |
| Total | 41 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 6,606 students have enrolled into Dutchess Community College. By gender, 2,926 male and 3,680 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,943 White (44.55%), 854 Black/African American (12.93%), 1,784 Hispanic (27.01%), 213 Asian (3.22%), and 2,591 students with other races. 73 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,606 | 2,926 | 3,680 |
| American Indian/Native American | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| Asian | 213 | 104 | 109 |
| Black/African American | 854 | 360 | 494 |
| Hispanic | 1,784 | 750 | 1,034 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| White | 2,943 | 1,372 | 1,571 |
| Two More | 297 | 116 | 181 |
| Un-Known | 419 | 193 | 226 |
| Non-resident Alien | 73 | 25 | 48 |
Directory Information
- 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY
- 845-431-8000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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