Adirondack Community College

Adirondack Community College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Queensbury, New York. Adirondack Community College was founded in 1960 and now enrolls around 3,028 students a year, including 3,028 undergrads. Adirondack Community College provides housing for up to 408 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Adirondack Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Adirondack Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Adirondack Community College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Adirondack Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Adirondack Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Adirondack Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Adirondack Community College on the Student Life page.

2021 Adirondack Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	97%
In-State Tuition	$4,944
Out-of-State	$7,416
Percent of Need Met	44%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Adirondack Community College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better sense of what Adirondack Community College offers and if it might be the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Adirondack Community College

The acceptance rate at Adirondack Community College is 97%. Out of 2,006 applications received in 2021, 1,947 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Adirondack Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 55% of students who start at Adirondack Community College come back the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Adirondack Community College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Adirondack Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $1.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Adirondack Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Adirondack Community College meets 44% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Adirondack Community College. Based on this information, how does Adirondack Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Adirondack Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Adirondack Community College?

Adirondack Community College is located in the small town setting of Queensbury, New York.

If you want to see Adirondack Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 87 to Queensbury, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Albany County.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Adirondack Community College and Queensbury are like without leaving home.

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