SUNY Adirondack: Programs, Tuition, and Opportunities

SUNY Adirondack, a community college within the State University of New York system, offers a range of academic programs and services to its diverse student body. Located in a suburban setting, the college is committed to providing accessible and affordable education to residents of the Adirondack region and beyond. This article provides an overview of SUNY Adirondack's programs, tuition, student life, and other essential information for prospective students.

General Information

SUNY Adirondack operates on a semester-based academic calendar. As of Fall 2022, the college has a full-time enrollment of 1,501 students and a part-time enrollment of 1,493 students. The student-faculty ratio is 15-to-1, allowing for personalized attention and interaction in the classroom. The highest degree offered at SUNY Adirondack is an associate degree.

Open Admissions Policy

SUNY Adirondack has an open admissions policy, making it accessible to a wide range of students.

Non-Discrimination Policy

SUNY Adirondack does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, intern, whether paid or unpaid, contractor, student, or applicant for admission or other members of the college community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) based on a individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, self-identified or perceived sex, the status of being transgender, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim state, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law.

Academic Programs

Students can earn degrees and certificates in 29 different fields at SUNY Adirondack. Among the popular programs are:

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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
General Studies

New Majors

SUNY Adirondack has announced three new majors:

Environmental Science (Associate of Science (AS) transfer degree program): This program examines environmental issues, sustainability, and the effects of climate change on the environment. It is designed for seamless transfer to bachelor's degree programs in Environmental Science at SUNY colleges and universities, and most credits are transferable to programs in biology, chemistry, or environmental science.
Cybersecurity and Networking (Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree): This program emphasizes the importance of networking as a core component of cybersecurity, providing students with a strong base in hardware, cabling, network infrastructure, and security fundamentals.
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Health Sciences (Associate in Science (AS) transfer degree program): This program supports students entering a range of health careers or pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Students study anatomy and physiology, microbiology, nutrition, and statistics, as well as SUNY General Education requirements. This degree, which is available at SUNY Adirondack Saratoga, also prepares students for successful application to various competitive-admissions health care-specialized programs.

1+1 Programs

SUNY Adirondack teams with other SUNY institutions to offer 1+1 programs.

Continuing Education

SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education provides a variety of noncredit courses that support career preparation and professional development across a range of industries.

Tuition and Fees

For the academic year 2020-2021, the in-state tuition and fees were $5,784, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $8,256.

Financial Aid

At SUNY Adirondack, 63 percent of undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, and the average scholarship or grant award is $4,594.

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SUNY Reconnect

All three new degree programs are eligible for SUNY Reconnect, which offers free tuition and academic and career planning services to New York state residents ages 25 to 55 without a college degree.

Student Life

SUNY Adirondack provides various services and resources to support students' academic and personal success.

Campus Info and Services

Employment services for students
Academic/career counseling service
On-campus day care for students' children

Student Demographics

According to Fall 2022 data:

22% of students are under 18
57% of students are between 18-24
20% of students are between 25-64
0% of students are over 65

Additional Information

Catalog Disclaimer

This catalog provides general information and is a guide to the policies, course offerings, and degree requirements of SUNY Adirondack. It is not, however, to be considered a contract between the College and the student. All information provided by the College including (but not limited to) policies, programs, offerings, times, instructors, tuition, and fees is subject to change without notice. Ordinarily, the catalog of the academic year in which you first enroll in credit and certificate courses governs the requirements for your degree or certificate.

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