Dutchess Community College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Poughkeepsie, NY · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$5,670
Out-of-State Tuition$10,670
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Dutchess Community College vs. State and National Averages

Dutchess Community CollegeNY AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$5,670$22,694$18,082
vs. average—-75%-69%

Other colleges in Poughkeepsie

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Vassar CollegePrivate nonprofit2,444$71,030
Marist UniversityPrivate nonprofit5,182$47,750
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing ProgramPublic81$14,250

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Dutchess Community College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,929
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)30%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$10,039
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants22%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over15%
First-generation students42%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Dutchess Community College?

In-state tuition at Dutchess Community College is $5,670 and out-of-state tuition is $10,670, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Dutchess Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Dutchess Community College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Dutchess Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Dutchess Community College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Dutchess Community College?

Dutchess Community College enrolls about 3,824 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Is Dutchess Community College expensive?

In-state tuition at Dutchess Community College is $5,670, which is 75% below the NY average of $22,694.

How much do graduates of Dutchess Community College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Dutchess Community College are $43,929 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Dutchess Community College take on?

The median debt among Dutchess Community College graduates who borrowed is $10,039, according to College Scorecard.