SUNY Schenectady County Community College

Schenectady County Community College Overview

Schenectady County Community College is a public, state school in the city of Schenectady, New York. SCCC was founded in 1967 and enrolls 6,634 undergrads and no graduate students.

Student Activities at SCCC

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of SCCC's theater groups.

SCCC does not have any greek life opportunties.

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

2022 SCCC Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	69%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$4,704
Out-of-State	$9,408

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Is SCCC a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer idea of what SCCC offers and if it seems like a good fit for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Schenectady County Community College

SCCC is not competitive to get into. SCCC admitted 69% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 5,769 applications received in 2022, 3,985 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at SCCC

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

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for SCCC Grads

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

Check with SCCC directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at SCCC

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on SCCC's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some 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 SCCC.

Based on this information, does SCCC seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is SCCC a good school for you?

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Where is Schenectady County Community College Located?

SCCC is located in the urban setting of Schenectady, New York.

If you are interested in seeing SCCC for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 890 to Schenectady, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Albany County.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what SCCC and Schenectady are like without leaving home.

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