by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Ulster County Community College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Ulster County Community College was awarded 1 badge in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, SUNY Ulster is ranked #2,261 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Within the state, SUNY Ulster holds the #161 spot on the Best Colleges in New York ranking.
See all of the rankings for Ulster County Community College.
At Ulster County Community College, the student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Compared to the national average of 15 to 1, this is somewhat high. This could mean that class sizes may be larger than they are at other colleges or universities or that professors may be required to teach more classes.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Ulster County Community College is 59%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Ulster County Community College this rate is 57%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
When it comes to finishing their studies on time, those seeking a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Ulster have a four-year graduation rate of 31%. This is comparable to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Ulster County Community College.
In the current academic year, there are 1,265 undergraduates at SUNY Ulster.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Ulster County Community College.
The average net price of SUNY Ulster is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for SUNY Ulster
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,939 | $3,930 | $7,159 | $8,253 | $12,149 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of SUNY Ulster, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At SUNY Ulster, approximately 5% of students took out student loans averaging $5,028 a year. That adds up to $20,112 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 13.4%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Ulster County Community College.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Ulster County Community College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $41,896 in their early years. This is about 15% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at Ulster County Community College make the most money.
Ulster County Community College is an public institution situated in Stone Ridge, New York. The rural area surrounding the school is great for students who prefer living in a country setting. Get more details about the location of Ulster County Community College.
Contact details for Ulster County Community College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 491 Cottekill Rd, Stone Ridge, NY 12484 |
| Phone: | 8456875000 |
| Website: | WWW.SUNYULSTER.EDU |
In the latest year of available data, students from 11 majors graduated from Ulster County Community College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 330 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 132 | $25,653 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 57 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 26 | $28,190 |
| Nursing | 23 | $55,603 |
| Human Services | 12 | NA |
| Computer Science | 11 | NA |
| Animal Science | 10 | NA |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | 10 | NA |
| Accounting | 10 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
990 students took at least one online class at Ulster County Community College.
Learn more about online learning at Ulster County Community College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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