Orange County Community College

www.sunyorange.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,544

3.13% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$7,918

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

4,976

40% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

21.5%

196 Graduates

About

Orange County Community College is a higher education institution located in Orange County, NY. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Orange County Community College were Humanistic Studies (146 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (107 degrees), and Registered Nursing (95 degrees).

In 2022, 712 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Orange County Community College. 67.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (370 degrees), 1.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (200 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Orange County Community College is $5,544, which is $−2,568 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Orange County Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 970 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Orange County Community College is $5,544, which is $2,568 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,918.

In 2022, 44% of undergraduate students attending Orange County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,544

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Orange County Community College was $5,544. The cost of tuition at Orange County Community College is $−2,568 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Orange County Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,918

2022 Value

27.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Orange County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,918. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Orange County Community College grew by 27.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Orange County Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,632

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Orange County Community College was of $11,632 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 45.4% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Orange County Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Orange County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 10.2% with respect to 2021, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Orange County Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Orange County Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 970 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Orange County Community College had a total enrollment of 4,976 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Orange County Community College is 1,991 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,985. This means that 40% of students enrolled at Orange County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Orange County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.7% White, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Black or African American, 3.34% Asian, 2.55% Two or More Races, 0.322% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.241% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Orange County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (21%), followed by White Male (17.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Orange County Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,976 students. The full-time enrollment at Orange County Community College is 1,991 and the part-time enrollment is 2,985. This means that 40% of students enrolled at Orange County Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Orange County Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Orange County Community College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Orange County Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Orange County Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,075 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,161 enrolled students
Black or African American
643 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Orange County Community College is 41.7% White, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Black or African American, 3.34% Asian, 2.55% Two or More Races, 0.322% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.241% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 772 students (15.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 252 more women than men received degrees from Orange County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Orange County Community College is white (370 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (200 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Orange County Community College is Humanistic Studies (146 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (107 degrees) and Registered Nursing (95 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Orange County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (259 degrees), and Protective Services (37 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orange County Community College are Software developers (544,186 people), Other managers (188,321 people), Social workers, all other (180,280 people), Police officers (142,738 people), and Computer occupations, all other (122,477 people).

The most specialized majors at Orange County Community College in 2022 are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (259 degrees), Protective Services (37 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (59 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (22 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orange County Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Orange County Community College are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (259 degrees), Protective Services (37 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (59 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (22 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orange County Community College are Computer Systems Design (588,509 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (362,047 people), Elementary & secondary schools (295,219 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (166,284 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (156,300 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Orange County Community College.

Most Common (2022)

Humanistic Studies
146 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
107 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
95 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Orange County Community College was Humanistic Studies with 146 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Orange County Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

230

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

482

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 230 degrees were awarded to men at Orange County Community College, which is 0.477 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (482).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Orange County Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Orange County Community College in Humanistic Studies, which is 0.475 times less than the 99 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Orange County Community College in Humanistic Studies, which is 2.11 times more than the 47 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 12% of students graduating from Orange County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (28.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Orange County Community College is Male and Asian (28.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.08% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
370 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
200 degrees awarded
Black or African American
72 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Orange County Community College is white (370 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (200 degrees).

3.09% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
244 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
142 degrees awarded
White Male
126 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Orange County Community College is white female (244 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (142 degrees).

Operations

Orange County Community College employs 43 Professors, 31 Assistant professors and 24 Associate professors. Most academics at Orange County Community College are Female Professor (23), Male Professor (20), and Female Associate professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Orange County Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 61 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 39 employees, and Management with 37 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$336k - Federal
$1.13M - State
$3.5M - Local

As of 2022, Orange County Community College received $336k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.13M from state grants and contracts, and $3.5M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$35.5M

2022 Salaries

4.56%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Orange County Community College paid a median of $35.5M in salaries, a 4.56% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 34.6% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.9M

Instructional Salaries

114

Number of Employees

In 2022, Orange County Community College paid a total of $9.9M to 114 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

43 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

61 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Orange County Community College were Professor with 43 employees, Assistant professor with 31 employees, and Associate professor with 24 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Orange County Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 61 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 39 employees, and Management with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Orange County Community College was Female Professor with 23 employees, Male Professor with 20 employees, and Female Associate professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Orange County Community College.

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