Rockland Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Rockland Community College is a public community college in Suffern, New York, serving roughly 3,834 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,282 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,862. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (38.4%) and White (24.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,862
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,282 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,834 62.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.13%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 42.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 21.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 22.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,401
- Room & Board: $14,090 annual estimate
Rockland Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Rockland Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Rockland Community College?
Rockland Community College is located in Suffern, NY (ZIP 10901-3699).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Rockland Community College public or private?
Rockland Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Rockland Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,862.
Average net price after aid: $11,282.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,248 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,991 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,807 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,684 |
| $110,001+ | $18,431 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $27,448.
How big is Rockland Community College?
Total enrollment: 3,834 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,401 students.
About 62% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Rockland Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 29.13%.
First-year retention: 60.3%.
What do graduates of Rockland Community College earn?
Median earnings: $37,430 six years after entry; $50,243 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,497.
26.24% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Rockland Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (158 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (141 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (77 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (53 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (50 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (32 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (30 completions)
- Graphic Design (25 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (23 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Rockland Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 29.13%; median earnings $50,243 at 10 years; net price $11,282. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,862
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Rockland Community College was $6,862.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,282
2024 Value
In 2024 Rockland Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,282.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,128 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,282 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$27,448 4-Year Tuition
$14,090 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,620 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$22,572 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$90,288 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Rockland Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Rockland Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Rockland Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,510 | $8,685 | $8,568 |
| 2014 | $4,654 | $8,953 | $9,223 |
| 2015 | $4,654 | $8,953 | $9,146 |
| 2016 | $4,815 | $9,245 | $8,952 |
| 2017 | $5,037 | $9,623 | $9,385 |
| 2018 | $5,182 | $9,928 | $9,751 |
| 2019 | $5,348 | $10,260 | $10,271 |
| 2020 | $5,618 | $10,728 | $9,934 |
| 2021 | $6,120 | $11,332 | $10,866 |
| 2022 | $6,120 | $11,332 | $10,763 |
| 2023 | $6,398 | $11,920 | $8,508 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Rockland Community College reported total enrollment of about 3,834 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (38.4%), White (24.4%), and Black or African American (18.8%). About 26.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
62.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Rockland Community College in 2024 is 3,834 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,401 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.3%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 38.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
29.13% 100% Completion Time
29.13% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 29.13% of students graduating from Rockland Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 44% male / 56% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 58% male / 42% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Rockland Community College.
Return on Investment
$8,497 Median Student Debt
$50,243 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
16.91% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1013.34% Return on Investment
1.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Rockland Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 32 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 158 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 141 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 77 completions
4. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 53 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 50 completions
6. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 32 completions
7. Social Sciences, General: 30 completions
8. Graphic Design: 25 completions
9. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 23 completions
Most popular programs at Rockland Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Rockland Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Rockland Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 22.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,203
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,315
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Rockland Community College is a public institution located in Suffern, NY, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 3,834 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (38.4%), White (24.4%), Black or African American (18.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 29.13%. Approximately 26.24% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Suffern, NY 10901-3699
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.13% graduation rate at Rockland Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rockland Community College located?
Rockland Community College is located in Suffern, NY.
How much does Rockland Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,862 and average net price is $11,282 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,090 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Rockland Community College?
Rockland Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,401 students, Hispanic or Latino (38.4%), White (24.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Rockland Community College?
About 42.1% of students at Rockland Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Rockland Community College earn?
Median earnings are $37,430 six years after entry and $50,243 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Rockland Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Rockland Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,497.
Is Rockland Community College public or private?
Rockland Community College is a public institution located in Suffern, NY.
Is Rockland Community College an HBCU?
No. Rockland Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Rockland Community College a tribal college?
No. Rockland Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Rockland Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Rockland Community College reports 38.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Rockland Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Rockland Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.