Rockland Community College
Rockland Community College is one of the thirty-seven public 2-year colleges in New York. The campus is located in a suburb, in Suffern.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,950 students attend the school. Every year 28% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Rockland Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,586, and fees were $451. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $9,172 and $451 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students6,950 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 29 miles radius of Rockland Community College
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Bergen Community College
13 miles away |
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Passaic County Community College
15 miles away |
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SUNY Westchester Community College
16 miles away |
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CUNY Bronx Community College
21 miles away |
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CUNY Hostos Community College
23 miles away |
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Orange County Community College
27 miles away |
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Essex County College
28 miles away |
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Hudson County Community College
28 miles away |
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CUNY LaGuardia Community College
28 miles away |
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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
29 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1968 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
|
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1967 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $192/credit | |
| In State Students | $192/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $384/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $8,640 | $8,640 | $17,280 |
| ADN | 70 | $13,440 | $13,440 | $26,880 |
| BSN | 125 | $24,000 | $24,000 | $48,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 54% of Rockland Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 36% | $4,402 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $719 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $2,586 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 5% | $1,767 |
| Federal Student Loans | 10% | $4,553 |
| Private Loans | -- | $4,424 |
$9,357
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,502 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,360 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,395 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,881 |
| Over $110,000$14,488 |
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Student Population
6,950
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,780
Women
3,170
Men
53%
Full-time
47%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
37% |
|
Hispanic |
24% |
|
Black/African American |
18% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
12% |
|
Asian |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New York state board of nursing.
