Poughkeepsie, NY · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Dutchess Community College (in-state) | $5,670 | — |
| NY average | $22,694 | -75% |
| National average | $18,082 | -69% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,670 | $22,680 |
| Out-of-state | $10,670 | $42,680 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Dutchess Community College ranks 9 by in-state tuition among the 272 NY colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 88% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Dutchess Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Herkimer County Community College | $5,776 |
| Genesee Community College | $5,900 |
| SUNY Westchester Community College | $5,948 |
| Monroe Community College | $6,006 |
In-state tuition at Dutchess Community College is $5,670 per year; out-of-state students pay $10,670.
Dutchess Community College in-state tuition is 75% below the NY average of $22,694.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Dutchess Community College is 69% below that.
$5,670 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Dutchess Community College comes to about $22,680 for an in-state student and $42,680 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Dutchess Community College ranks 9 out of the 272 NY colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.