Herkimer County Community College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$5,016
Avg in-state tuition
$8,000
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer County Community College is a small public college located on a rural campus in Herkimer, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,224, and admissions are selective. The college has an average graduation rate of 37% and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,016, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $8,000.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
57% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
37% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores --
High school transcript --
High school rank --
Letter of recommendation --
High school GPA --
Open admission Yes
Completion of college prep program --
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards2k
Students enrolled
63%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
70%
Black
12%
Hispanic
6%
Unknown
5%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
60%
Socio-economic diversity
70% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
23
Total Online Enrollment
1,396
Percent of Programs Online
62% On-campus
38% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 42% online
Associate 37% online
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
77%
State Grant Aid
81%
Institution Grant Aid
8%
Pell Grant
70%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$12k
Average student debt after graduation
$25k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NJCAA Division III
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Bowling
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track Field Outdoor
- Baseball
- Bowling
Degrees Awarded by Program
No information available for this school.
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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