by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 8,034 undergraduates in 2020, Dutchess Community College is a public college located in Poughkeepsie, New York. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Dutchess Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Dutchess Community College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Dutchess Community College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Dutchess Community College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Dutchess Community College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Dutchess Community College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Dutchess Community College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Dutchess Community College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 8,034 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,015 (37.5%). Part-time attendance was 5,019 (62.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3,015 | 5,019 | 8,034 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Dutchess Community College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Dutchess Community College #1567 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Dutchess Community College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Dutchess Community College Diversity Guide.
Dutchess Community College has a total of 137 student athletes, 91 men and 46 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $325,227 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $325,227 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Dutchess Community College Athletics