Clinton Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Clinton Community College is a public community college in Plattsburgh, New York, enrolling about 400 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,112 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,831. Student demographics in federal data include White (66.2%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (12.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,831
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,112 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 400 62.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.36%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 46.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 52.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,279
- Room & Board: $13,305 annual estimate
Clinton Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Clinton Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Clinton Community College?
Clinton Community College is located in Plattsburgh, NY (ZIP 12901).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Clinton Community College public or private?
Clinton Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Clinton Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,831.
Average net price after aid: $9,112.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,778 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,114 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,675 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,656 |
| $110,001+ | $11,719 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $27,324.
How big is Clinton Community College?
Total enrollment: 400 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,279 students.
About 63% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Clinton Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 37.36%.
First-year retention: 51.6%.
What do graduates of Clinton Community College earn?
Median earnings: $35,186 six years after entry; $39,246 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,250.
23.22% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Clinton Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (24 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (24 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (8 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (7 completions)
- General Studies (6 completions)
- Applied Psychology (5 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (4 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (4 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (3 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Clinton Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 37.36%; median earnings $39,246 at 10 years; net price $9,112. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,831
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Clinton Community College was $6,831.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,112
2024 Value
In 2024 Clinton Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,112.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,448 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,112 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$27,324 4-Year Tuition
$13,305 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,442 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,578 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$86,312 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Clinton Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.34% 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 Clinton 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 Clinton 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 | $4,566 | $9,406 | $7,337 |
| 2014 | $4,530 | $9,270 | $7,598 |
| 2015 | $4,670 | $9,670 | $7,012 |
| 2016 | $5,347 | $10,647 | $8,004 |
| 2017 | $5,782 | $11,038 | $6,876 |
| 2018 | $6,202 | $11,924 | $7,692 |
| 2019 | $6,831 | $12,077 | $6,082 |
| 2020 | $6,831 | $12,377 | $6,723 |
| 2021 | $6,831 | $12,377 | $7,342 |
| 2022 | $6,831 | $6,831 | $8,543 |
| 2023 | $6,831 | $6,831 | $9,385 |
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
Clinton Community College reported total enrollment of about 400 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (66.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.8%), and Black or African American (10.2%). About 23.22% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
62.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Clinton Community College in 2024 is 400 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,279 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
51.6%
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 66.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.68% 100% Completion Time
37.36% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.68% of students graduating from Clinton 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: 46% male / 54% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 42% male / 58% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 50% male / 50% 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 Clinton Community College.
Return on Investment
$13,250 Median Student Debt
$39,246 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.76% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
976.77% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Clinton Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 24 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 24 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 8 completions
4. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 7 completions
5. General Studies: 6 completions
6. Applied Psychology: 5 completions
7. Information Science/Studies: 4 completions
8. Public Administration and Social Service: 4 completions
9. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Clinton Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Clinton Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Clinton Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 52.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,252
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,535
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Clinton Community College is a public institution located in Plattsburgh, NY, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. 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 400 students. Student body composition includes White (66.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.8%), Black or African American (10.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 37.36%. Approximately 23.22% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.36% graduation rate at Clinton 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 Clinton Community College located?
Clinton Community College is located in Plattsburgh, NY.
How much does Clinton Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,831 and average net price is $9,112 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,305 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Clinton Community College?
Clinton Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,279 students, White (66.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Clinton Community College?
About 46.2% of students at Clinton Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Clinton Community College earn?
Median earnings are $35,186 six years after entry and $39,246 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Clinton Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Clinton Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,250.
Is Clinton Community College public or private?
Clinton Community College is a public institution located in Plattsburgh, NY.
Is Clinton Community College an HBCU?
No. Clinton Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Clinton Community College a tribal college?
No. Clinton Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Clinton Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Clinton Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.2%).
Is Clinton Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Clinton 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
- Related geography & profiles
- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- New York trade schools profile
- Plattsburgh, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
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.