Schenectady Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Schenectady Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Schenectady, New York

There are at least 5 colleges in Schenectady, listed and described below. These schools represent 7,116 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 5,402 full-time students, and a reported 1,950 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Schenectady; see particularly Albany, Troy, and Saratoga Springs colleges.

The largest schools here include Schenectady County Community College and Union College Schenectady.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of New York Colleges.

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Housing and buildings in Schenectady tend to be older than other areas.

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Schenectady Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Modern Welding School
1842 State St
Schenectady, New York 12304

Programs: welding.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 88 students, 104 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Schenectady County Community College
78 Washington Avenue
Schenectady, New York 12305

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: chef training, business management, criminal justice and administration, humanities, liberal arts and sciences, hotel management, community organization, legal assistant.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 4,367 students, 2,818 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges in Schenectady with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Ellis Hospital School of Nursing
1101 Nott St
Schenectady, New York 12308

Programs: registered nursing.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 93 students, 74 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Union College Schenectady
807 Union St
Schenectady, New York 12308-2311

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: political science, economics, psychology, history, liberal arts and sciences, mechanical engineering, English, biology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 2,177 students, 2,002 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,950 student capacity.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Union Graduate College
807 Union St
Schenectady, New York 12308

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: secondary teaching, business management, health care administration, human resources, biological and biomedical sciences, finance, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
Student Body: 391 students, 404 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Albany Colleges	19	95,658	68,129	11,870
Saratoga Springs Colleges	3	26,186	15,878	2,045
Troy Colleges	5	49,170	19,727	3,412

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