Opened in 1969, Columbia-Greene Community College is
one of 30 community colleges of the State University of New
York. Some 2,000 full- and part-time students are enrolled in 42
dynamic degree and certificate programs.
The college is known for programs in fine arts, business, teacher
education, nursing, criminal justice, automotive technology,
computer science, computer graphics and massage therapy. One
new entry, Computer Security and Forensics, prepares students
for today’s CSI professions.
C-GCC has graduated more than 7,000 students. The college
has many transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities, including a dual-enrollment program in
teacher education with SUNY New Paltz.
Student-centered teaching and small classes (student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1) account for the success of
C-GCC’s graduates.
Campus life is vibrant, with sports, student activities and clubs that are shared by the college’s diverse student
body. Approximately 36 percent of C-GCC students are adult learners.
Teacher Student Ratio: 1:18
Special Programs:
Nursing, Fine Arts, Business,
Teacher Education, Criminal
Justice, Computer Science,
Massage Therapy, Automotive
Technology
Tuition: $1,896
Accreditation:
Middle States Commission on
Higher Education