Suffolk County Community College

Suffolk County Community College Overview

Suffolk County Community College is a public, state school in the small town setting of Selden, New York. Suffolk County Community College was founded in 1959 and the school presently has around 28,294 students per year, including 28,294 undergrads.

Student Involvement at Suffolk County Community College

Are you interested in music or performing?

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Suffolk County Community College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Suffolk County Community College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

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

2022 Suffolk County Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.5
In-State Tuition	$5,470
Out-of-State	$10,940

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Is Suffolk County Community College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how competitive a university is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better sense of what Suffolk County Community College offers and if the college could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Suffolk County Community College

Retention refers to 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.

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 Outlook Suffolk County 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.

Check with Suffolk County Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Suffolk 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.

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

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

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! No one should ever pay to fill out 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 Suffolk County Community College.

Based on this information, does Suffolk County Community College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Suffolk County Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Suffolk County Community College Located?

Suffolk County Community College is located in the small town setting of Selden, New York, less than an hour from New York City.

If you would like to see Suffolk County Community College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Long Island Expressway to Selden, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Long Island MacArthur.

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

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