by our College Data Analytics TeamIs DCC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
DCC is ranked #628 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B- (above average for value). Within New York, it ranks #35 of 216 for value.
Read the full DCC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Dutchess Community College is ranked #145 out of #236 in New York for quality and #35 out of #216 for New York value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the DCC financial aid page to be sure.
Dutchess Community College is ranked #628 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Dutchess Community College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at DCC costs about $13,548. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $54,194 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $17,174 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $10,065 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,548 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $54,194 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the DCC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a DCC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $68,696 | — | — |
| All Students | $54,194 | #628 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $40,260 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $68,696 | — | — |
| All Students | $54,194 | #35 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $40,260 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at DCC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4,920 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,473 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,962 |
| $75K–$110K | $13,505 |
| Over $110K | $15,342 |
About 51% of DCC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,745 per year. Get more details on the DCC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the DCC net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.