Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY · Public two-year · Suburb: Large
20,053undergraduates
$4,799average net price per year
25%finish in 3 years
62%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
60 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (4)
- General Studies Associate (950 awarded)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies Associate (5 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Associate (101 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (28 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (6)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (91 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (301 awarded)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Associate (10 awarded)
- Resort Management Associate (1 awarded)
- Retailing and Retail Operations Associate (6 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (8)
- Dietitian Assistant Associate (9 awarded)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate (10 awarded)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Associate (18 awarded)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate (1-2 years) (96 awarded)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate (15 awarded)
- Physical Therapy Assistant Associate (19 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (150 awarded)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Associate (18 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Associate (153 awarded)
- Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention Associate (12 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Associate (157 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (8)
- Digital Arts Associate (21 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Associate (10 awarded)
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies Associate (4 awarded)
- Graphic Design Associate (22 awarded)
- Interior Design Associate (22 awarded)
- Music, General Associate (14 awarded)
- Photography Associate (17 awarded)
- Visual and Performing Arts, General Associate (32 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (3)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Associate (32 awarded)
- Computer Science Associate (42 awarded)
- Information Technology Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (49 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (2)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (9 awarded), Associate (52 awarded)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (9 awarded), Associate (18 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (4)
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate (24 awarded)
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General Certificate (1-2 years) (20 awarded)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (11 awarded)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (1 awarded)
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences (1)
- Child Care and Support Services Management Associate (34 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (1)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant Associate (33 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (2)
- Journalism Associate (3 awarded)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Associate (29 awarded)
Education (2)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Associate (14 awarded)
- Teacher Assistant/Aide Associate (13 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (2)
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (9 awarded)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (12 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Associate (24 awarded)
Social sciences (2)
- Political Science and Government, General Associate (13 awarded)
- Sociology, General Associate (11 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Pre-Engineering Associate (23 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (2)
- Creative Writing Associate (9 awarded)
- English Language and Literature, General Associate (13 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Human Services, General Associate (22 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (1)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal Certificate (1-2 years) (8 awarded), Associate (10 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (2)
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General Associate (11 awarded)
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Associate (4 awarded)
Communications technologies/technicians and support services (1)
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician Associate (14 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (2)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Associate (8 awarded)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General Associate (4 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Philosophy Associate (2 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $6,440
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $12,080
- Books and supplies
- $1,500
- Total cost living at home
- $11,358
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $2,771 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $3,491 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $7,022 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $9,742 |
| Over $110,000 | $11,022 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 64%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 58%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $6,861
- Got a grant from the college
- 2%
- Average grant from the college
- $2,636
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 23%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 10%
- Average amount borrowed
- $4,218
Graduation
- Finished in 2 years
- 12%
- Finished in 3 years
- 25%
- Finished in 4 years
- 29%
- Transferred to another college
- 12%
- Came back for year two
- 62%
| Pell grant students | 22% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 31% |
| Neither | 26% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,584 | 27% |
| Men | 1,570 | 23% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 | 0% (small group) |
| Asian | 130 | 26% |
| Black | 285 | 17% |
| Hispanic | 1,191 | 21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 33% (small group) |
| White | 1,495 | 30% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 25% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 35 | 23% |
| International | 2 | 50% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 5,398 | 38% | 22% |
| Started here, part-time | 955 | 19% | 19% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 1,056 | 32% | 35% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 405 | 26% | 30% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 20,053
- Undergraduates
- 20,053
- Full-time undergraduates
- 9,332
- Part-time undergraduates
- 10,721
- Students per faculty member
- 22 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 96%
- From out of state
- 0%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 16%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 12%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 7%
| Women | 55% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 2% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 533 College Rd, Selden, NY, 11784-2899
- County
- Suffolk County
- Part of
- State University of New York System
- Type
- Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- Highest degree
- Associates
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NJCAA
- Offers
- Study abroad, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.