Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,346 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,146 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $15,709 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $8,433 | State avg: $18,893. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 18.77% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 11.51% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Dutchess Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$10,146
Room and board
$15,260
Books and supplies
$1,450
Other expenses
$3,399
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$15,709
Average net price
$8,433
Average aid coverage
46%
$7,276 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Dutchess Community College pays approximately $8,433 per year after grants and aid. This is below the New York average of $18,893 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Dutchess Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New York and national averages.
Dutchess Community College net price
$8,433
New York average
$18,893
National average
$17,506
Dutchess Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $10,146 and average net price at $8,433. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$10,146
Current net price
$8,433
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Dutchess Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$43,929
Undergraduates
3,696
10-Year Median Earnings - Dutchess Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Dutchess Community College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Dutchess Community College?
Undergraduates
3,696
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
18.77%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
11.51%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 18.77% of Dutchess Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 11.51% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Dutchess Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
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Accreditation
Dutchess Community College lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Dutchess Community College is listed at 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1595. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Dutchess Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchess Community College | Not available | $10,146 | $8,433 | $43,929 |
| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | 59.08% | $40,375 | $26,027 | $131,426 |
| Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 23.81% | $24,648 | $37,732 | $111,027 |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $109,601 |
| Center for Allied Health Education | 18.52% | Not available | $35,431 | $107,249 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Dutchess Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Dutchess Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Dutchess Community College tuition?
Dutchess Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $10,146.
What is Dutchess Community College's average net price?
Dutchess Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $8,433.
What is Dutchess Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $43,929 for Dutchess Community College.
Is Dutchess Community College accredited?
Dutchess Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Dutchess Community College?
The local dataset lists 3,696 undergraduate students at Dutchess Community College.
What percentage of Dutchess Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Dutchess Community College in the local dataset is 18.77%.
What is the federal loan rate at Dutchess Community College?
The federal loan rate for Dutchess Community College in the local dataset is 11.51%.
Where should I verify Dutchess Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Dutchess Community College or the latest official federal education data.