SUNY Adirondack Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
SUNY Adirondack is a public community college in Queensbury, New York, enrolling about 1,844 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,389 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,844. Student demographics in federal data include White (80.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,844
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,389 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,844 67.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.97%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 42.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 11.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 52.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,711
- Room & Board: $14,467 annual estimate
SUNY Adirondack: what the data shows
Common questions about SUNY Adirondack, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is SUNY Adirondack?
SUNY Adirondack is located in Queensbury, NY (ZIP 12804-1445).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is SUNY Adirondack public or private?
SUNY Adirondack is a Public institution.
How much does SUNY Adirondack cost?
Published tuition: $6,844 in-state, $9,616 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,389.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,491 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,467 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,860 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,322 |
| $110,001+ | $15,839 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $27,376.
How big is SUNY Adirondack?
Total enrollment: 1,844 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,711 students.
About 68% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Adirondack?
150%-time completion rate: 36.97%.
First-year retention: 61.7%.
What do graduates of SUNY Adirondack earn?
Median earnings: $35,756 six years after entry; $41,267 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,345.
31.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is SUNY Adirondack known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (87 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (76 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (67 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (48 completions)
- Design and Visual Communications, General (47 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (22 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (21 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (19 completions)
- Outdoor Education (15 completions)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is SUNY Adirondack a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.97%; median earnings $41,267 at 10 years; net price $10,389. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,844
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at SUNY Adirondack was $6,844.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,389
2024 Value
In 2024 SUNY Adirondack had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,389.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,556 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,389 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$27,376 4-Year In-State Tuition
$38,464 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$14,467 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,111 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$92,444 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for SUNY Adirondack.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
23.17% 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 SUNY Adirondack 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 SUNY Adirondack 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 | $4,196 | $7,970 | $5,358 |
| 2014 | $4,302 | $8,172 | $7,765 |
| 2015 | $4,423 | $8,407 | $7,510 |
| 2016 | $4,693 | $8,869 | $7,793 |
| 2017 | $5,119 | $9,511 | $7,642 |
| 2018 | $5,340 | $9,900 | $9,329 |
| 2019 | $5,778 | $10,578 | $8,558 |
| 2020 | $5,832 | $8,304 | $8,931 |
| 2021 | $5,784 | $8,256 | $7,425 |
| 2022 | $6,088 | $8,632 | $9,322 |
| 2023 | $6,528 | $9,192 | $10,363 |
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
SUNY Adirondack reported total enrollment of about 1,844 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (80.3%), Hispanic or Latino (7.3%), and Black or African American (5.6%). About 31.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
67.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at SUNY Adirondack in 2024 is 1,844 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,711 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.7%
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 White at 80.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.06% 100% Completion Time
36.97% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.06% of students graduating from SUNY Adirondack completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 43% male / 57% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% female
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 28% male / 72% 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 SUNY Adirondack.
Return on Investment
$14,345 Median Student Debt
$41,267 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
34.76% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
893.05% Return on Investment
3.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for SUNY Adirondack.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 25 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 87 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 76 completions
3. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 67 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 48 completions
5. Design and Visual Communications, General: 47 completions
6. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 22 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 21 completions
8. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 19 completions
9. Outdoor Education: 15 completions
Most popular programs at SUNY Adirondack.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for SUNY Adirondack graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for SUNY Adirondack from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 52.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,832
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,177
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
SUNY Adirondack is a public institution located in Queensbury, NY, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Humanities/Humanistic Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,844 students. Student body composition includes White (80.3%), Hispanic or Latino (7.3%), Black or African American (5.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 36.97%. Approximately 31.77% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Queensbury, NY 12804-1445
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.97% graduation rate at SUNY Adirondack 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 SUNY Adirondack located?
SUNY Adirondack is located in Queensbury, NY.
How much does SUNY Adirondack cost?
Reported tuition is $6,844 and average net price is $10,389 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,467 annually.
What is the student body demographics at SUNY Adirondack?
SUNY Adirondack reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,711 students, White (80.3%), Hispanic or Latino (7.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend SUNY Adirondack?
About 42.7% of students at SUNY Adirondack are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of SUNY Adirondack earn?
Median earnings are $35,756 six years after entry and $41,267 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Adirondack?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do SUNY Adirondack students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,345.
Is SUNY Adirondack public or private?
SUNY Adirondack is a public institution located in Queensbury, NY.
Is SUNY Adirondack an HBCU?
No. SUNY Adirondack is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is SUNY Adirondack a tribal college?
No. SUNY Adirondack is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is SUNY Adirondack a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, SUNY Adirondack does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.3%).
Is SUNY Adirondack religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for SUNY Adirondack 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.