Orange County Community College
Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange) is located in Middletown, New York and is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) college system. SUNY Orange is a public community college that was established back in 1950. The school now serves more than 6500 students and has continued to grow to offer students in the community nearly 40 associate’s degree and certificate programs. This school has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It has become a very popular school for those who want to transfer to four-year universities as well as it has many transfer partnerships.
The SUNY Orange nursing program is thought of very favorably in the community. It even has the distinction of being the very first associate’s degree nursing program in the country. The school also has options for existing LPNs to receive advanced placement in the associate’s degree in nursing program. There are AAS-to-BSN transfer options as well. The faculty is very experienced and diverse and there will be many clinical opportunities as well at selected community hospitals and healthcare agencies. The SUNY Orange nursing program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall Suburb |
| Number of Students6,601 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate61% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 72 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 50 miles radius of Orange County Community College
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Sullivan County Community College
26 miles away |
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Rockland Community College
27 miles away |
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SUNY Ulster
32 miles away |
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Dutchess Community College
33 miles away |
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Bergen Community College
38 miles away |
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Passaic County Community College
38 miles away |
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County College of Morris
41 miles away |
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SUNY Westchester Community College
42 miles away |
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CUNY Bronx Community College
48 miles away |
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Essex County College
50 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Dutchess Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Rockland Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Sullivan County Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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SUNY Westchester Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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SUNY Ulster
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 11/02/2010 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1968 - 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 | $199/credit | |
| In State Students | $199/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $398/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 | $8,955 | $8,955 | $17,910 |
| ADN | 70 | $13,930 | $13,930 | $27,860 |
| BSN | 125 | $24,875 | $24,875 | $49,750 |
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, 73% of Orange County 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 | 44% | $4,201 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $470 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 58% | $2,226 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $1,670 |
| Federal Student Loans | 26% | $4,627 |
| Private Loans | -- | $4,466 |
$5,335
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,471 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,000 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,320 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,636 |
| Over $110,000$10,242 |
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Student Population
6,601
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,800
Women
2,801
Men
46%
Full-time
54%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
53% |
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Hispanic |
28% |
|
Black/African American |
11% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Asian |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New York state board of nursing.
