145 College Road
Suffern, NY 10901

Rockland community college is the only public higher education institution in Rockland County. It has served as an educational resource for Rockland since 1959, offering small classes, personal attention and caring faculty. In addition to the main campus in Suffern, the Rockland Community College operates Extension Centers in Spring Valley and Haverstraw. Close to 10,000 people are enrolled in credit and non-credit courses at this New York College, and over 200,000 visit the campus each year for cultural, recreational and commercial events.

Rockland Community College's open admission policy reflects the New York college's commitment to bringing educational, cultural and occupational opportunities within the reach of everyone in the community. This open door policy makes higher education accessible to all motivated students, regardless of previous experience or performance.

At Rockland Community College, education is designed specifically for the student. Individualized attention from our faculty and staff helps students discover their full potential. In addition, Rockland Community College offers a vibrant student life with over thirty clubs and student organizations.

Quick Facts:

About 3,500 people are served by Continuing Education programs each year at Rockland Community College, including corporate and workforce training, personal development and programs for children and seniors.

Over half of Rockland Community College graduates transfer to other New York colleges and universities, giving it the third highest transfer rate in the SUNY system.

As a founding member of the College Consortium for International Studies, Rockland Community College is ranked number one in the country among two-year institutions for sending students on international study programs.

A distinguished faculty comprised of 127 full-time and about 200 part-time members includes numerous Fulbright Scholars, SUNY Chancellor's Award winners, published authors and artists. A low faculty-student ratio of 18:1 allows faculty members to work one-on-one with students.

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