Sullivan County Community College was established in 1962. This public, 2-year college is located in Loch Sheldrake, New York. The sprawling campus of SCCC occupies more than 400 acres of land and is comprised of 9 buildings. More than 1,500 students enroll in the college every year.
Sullivan County Community College offers more than 30 associate’s degrees and several certificate programs in the fields of business administration, computer graphics, criminal justice, culinary arts, environmental studies and early childhood education, among others.
Sullivan County Community College fields teams in basketball, baseball, cross country and golf, which are known as the Generals and compete in the NJCAA.
Students attend Sullivan County Community College in Loch Sheldrake, NY, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Sullivan County Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Applicants to Sullivan County Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,611 students at Sullivan County Community College (as of 2007-2008).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Sullivan County Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Sullivan County Community College
112 College Road
Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759-5151
General Phone: (845) 434-5750
http://www.sullivan.suny.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 59 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 49 | registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 27 | business management, accounting technology, merchandising and sales |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 15 | corrections |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | computer support, information science, computer services management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 12 | commercial art, commercial photography |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 10 | chef training, pastry |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | community organization, child care management |
| Media | 8 | communication studies |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Hospitality | 5 | hotel management, travel services |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | parks and recreation management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 2 | substance abuse counseling |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | conservation |
| Office and Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 1 | electrician |
Number of programs and degrees for Sullivan County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 218 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Sullivan County Community College had a total enrollment of 1,611 students (1,175 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 25% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 98% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 39 % |
| Part-Time | 19 % |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,904 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,432 |
| Room and board | $ 7,332 |
| Room charge | $ 7,332 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,702 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Sullivan County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 287900)
Sullivan County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $60,604 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $48,817 | 3 | $47,973 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $40,804 | 15 | $41,283 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $31,287 | 6 | $37,275 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $45,346 | 26 | $42,051 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sullivan County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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