Herkimer County Community College

Herkimer County Community College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Herkimer, New York. Herkimer County Community College was founded in 1966 and enrolls 2,224 undergrads and no graduate students. Herkimer County Community College offers housing for up to 600 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

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

Interested in journalism or communications? Herkimer County Community College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

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

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

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

Mark your calendar! September 1, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall.

2021 Herkimer County Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	72%
Average GPA	2.7
In-State Tuition	$5,116
Out-of-State	$8,000
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Herkimer County Community College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. 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 look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Herkimer County Community College offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Herkimer County Community College

Herkimer County Community College admitted 72% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 2,025 students applied to Herkimer County Community College and 1,462 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Herkimer County 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 59% of students who start at Herkimer County 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 Herkimer County Community College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Herkimer County 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.

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

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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 Herkimer County Community College. Based on this information, how does Herkimer County Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Herkimer County Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Herkimer County Community College?

Herkimer County Community College is located in the rural setting of Herkimer, New York, less than an hour from Syracuse.

If you want to see Herkimer County Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take New York State Thruway to Herkimer, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

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

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