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Students attend Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Rockland Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, art studies, and liberal arts.
Applicants to Rockland Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Rockland Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 6,325 students at the school (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Rockland Community College
145 College Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
General Phone: (845) 574-4000
Admissions Phone: (845) 574-4224
Financial Aid Phone: (845) 574-4282
http://www.sunyrockland.edu/
Rockland Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 406 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 106 | business management, accounting technology, merchandising and sales, small business operations |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 104 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 41 | computer support, information science, web design, data processing tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 33 | criminal justice and police |
| Law | 26 | legal assistant |
| Media | 25 | communication studies, photo and film tech |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | community organization, child care management |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Hospitality | 14 | tourism promotion |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | computer engineering tech, drafting |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | occupational therapist assistant, recreational therapy |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Mechanics And Repair | 6 | automobile mechanics |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 1 | chef training |
Number of programs and degrees for Rockland Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 801 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 29 | 7 |
In 2005, Rockland Community College had a total enrollment of 6,325 students (4,567 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 94% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Suffern, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (845) 574-4224
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Rockland Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 287700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (845) 574-4282
Rockland Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $73,054 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $66,384 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 11 | $71,172 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $91,683 | 30 | $75,900 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $75,733 | 18 | $73,310 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $65,652 | 18 | $61,920 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $41,174 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $79,037 | 72 | $68,904 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
HOSPITALITY
Tourism Promotion Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rockland Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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