There are many different options for higher education in Rockland County, New York. Colleges throughout the county offer hundreds of undergraduate and graduate degrees. Some schools in Rockland County offer lower tuition to students from New York state. Several colleges have programs specifically designed for adults with full-time jobs who want to work on degrees by taking evening or weekend classes.
Nyack College is a private liberal arts university that is affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance denomination. It offers over 30 majors, including five graduate degree options, and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for the 2010 to 2011 academic year are $28,700 regardless of residency.
Nyack College
1 South Boulevard
Nyack, NY 10960
845-358-1710
nyack.edu
St. Thomas Aquinas College is a private Catholic liberal arts school. It offers undergraduate degrees as well as three graduate degree programs. The college also offers some dual degree options and professional certificate programs. It maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. Undergraduate tuition and fees for the 2009 to 2010 school year were $21,170 regardless of residency.
St. Thomas Aquinas College
125 Route 340
Sparkill, NY 10976
845-398-4100
stac.edu
Dominican College is a private Catholic institution offering numerous undergraduate programs and six graduate programs. It also offers a specialized adult degree program designed for working individuals, featuring classes in the evenings and on weekends. The 2009 to 2010 tuition and fees were $20,300 for undergraduates (residents and non-residents alike), and the student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1
Dominican College
470 Western Highway
Orangeburg, NY 10962
845-359-7800
dc.edu
Empire State College has 35 locations in the state of New York, including one in Rockland County. The college is designed for working adults and offers distance learning, credit for life experience and independent study options. Empire State College awards undergraduate and graduate degrees. For the 2009 to 2010 school year, tuition for New York residents was $5,195. Tuition for out-of-state students was $13,095.
Empire State College
150 E. Route 59
Nanuet, NY 10954
845-517-1294
esc.edu
Rockland Community College is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It offers a total of 42 programs, including 30 associate's degrees and 12 professional certificate programs. Many students take courses at Rockland Community College and then transfer to a four-year college to complete a bachelor's degree. The college maintains transfer agreements with many four-year schools to facilitate the process for students. Tuition for in-state students for the 2010 to 2011 school year averaged $3,425. For out-of-state students, tuition was $6,850.
Rockland Community College
145 College Road
Suffern, NY 10901
845-573-4000
sunyrockland.edu
