Dutchess Community College
Students
5,735
In-state/yr
$22,880
Completion
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Audit cost
Free 60+
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Among 22 New York community colleges with current course data, Dutchess Community College ranks 5th by section count, with around 1,200 sections this term. By section count, Dutchess Community College's top subjects this term are English (ENG), Biology (BIO), and Mathematics (MAT) — with English (ENG) leading at around 150 sections. For students who missed the main registration window, Dutchess Community College offers around 70 late-start sections this term — 7th of 22 in the CUNY + SUNY.
According to state transfer records, the receiving universities with the most course equivalencies from Dutchess Community College are suny-empire-state, suny-new-paltz, and suny-cortland — suny-empire-state alone accepts 60 of Dutchess Community College's courses for credit. According to the federal College Scorecard, Dutchess Community College charges in-state students $22,880 a year — $14,108 above the CUNY + SUNY median. Dutchess Community College participates in the state senior tuition waiver — residents 60+ enroll without paying tuition, per N.Y. Education Law § 6304(5).
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Federal data on tuition, financial aid, and student outcomes at Dutchess Community College.
Earnings & debt
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, reporting year ~2025.
Audit policy
verified 2026-05-29Auditing allowed. New York State residents aged 60+ may audit undergraduate courses at SUNY community colleges on a space-available basis with tuition waived under N.Y. Education Law § 6304(5). Standard tuition applies to all other audit students, and regular fees may still apply.
Free for residents 60+ (space-available).
- · Complete a non-degree application
- · Contact the Registrar about the Senior Citizen Audit Program
- · Register after matriculated students during the late-registration window
Course Offering Profile
What Dutchess Community College is offering for 2026FA — 1162 sections across 3 delivery modes.
Format mix
- in person830 (71%)
- zoom330 (28%)
- online2 (0%)
Section start dates
Sections begin on 19 distinct dates this term. 74 late-start sections begin more than two weeks after the term starts.