Schenectady County Community College



78 Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12305


Schenectady County community college, established in 1967, is part of The State University of New York (SUNY) system. The College emphasizes high quality academic programs, broad access for students, and responsiveness to the needs of the community. Schenectady County Community College offers a wide range of transfer degree, career degree and certificate programs.

As part of the SUNY system, Schenectady County Community College emphasizes high quality academic programs, broad access for students, and responsiveness to community needs. The top priority at Schenectady County Community College is the success of its students. They are firmly committed to providing accessible, quality higher education at an affordable price to help our 2,080 full-time students and 2,695 part-time students reach their goals.

Schenectady County Community College's committed teaching faculty creates stimulating classroom learning environments, and the small, friendly college atmosphere enables students to interact individually with their professors. Additionally, Schenectady County Community College regularly evaluates the academic programs and courses to ensure that students are prepared for further study at a four-year institution and for an ever-changing marketplace.

Quick Facts:
  • Schenectady County Community College offers more than 40 transfer, career, and certificate programs that provide a strong foundation for a new career.

  • At Schenectady County Community College students can obtain a two-year Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree, Associate in Science (A.S.) degree, Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree.

  • There are small classes at Schenectady County Community College, with the average student to teacher ration of 22:1.

  • The SUNY has committed, accessible teaching faculty and an attractive campus, located in Schenectady along the Mohawk River -- in the heart of the New York State Capital District.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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