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# Dutchess Community College

Public community college in Poughkeepsie serving 6,387 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 41.724245, -73.904652

### Summary

Public community college in Poughkeepsie serving 6,387 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

### Description

Dutchess Community College is a public two-year institution in Poughkeepsie, New York, serving the Hudson Valley region. The college enrolls 6,387 students pursuing general education and liberal arts coursework, with a focus on accessible higher education and transfer preparation.

In-state tuition is $5,000 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $10,000. Total cost of attendance runs $19,316 for in-state students and $24,316 for out-of-state students when room and board are included. The college's tuition structure makes it an entry point for students seeking affordability before transferring to four-year programs.

Dutchess Community College works best for students exploring academic interests before committing to a four-year degree, those prioritizing cost control, and those living or working in the Hudson Valley region. The college emphasizes transfer pathways to SUNY institutions and other universities. For more information, visit www.sunydutchess.edu.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 190,840
- **State**: NY
- **City**: Poughkeepsie
- **Address**: 53 Pendell Rd
- **Zip Code**: 12601
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: https://www.sunydutchess.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Suburb
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $5,000
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $10,000
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $19,316
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $24,316
- **Room and Board**: $14,316
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 6,387
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $-34,961,534
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities