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SUNY Adirondack
SUNY Adirondack is a public two-year community college located in Queensbury, New York. It offers diverse degree pathways and unique programs like SUNY Reconnect for adults seeking affordable education.
Queensbury, NYsuburb, small
$9,844AVG NET PRICE
2,723STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
SUNY Adirondack Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
SUNY Adirondack serves as a public two-year institution within the State University of New York system, providing accessible higher education to students in Queensbury and beyond. The campus fosters a connected community environment where seasoned faculty support student success through dedicated advising and robust support services designed for diverse learning needs.
Academics at the college cover a wide range of fields including health sciences, technology, business, and liberal arts, with specific pathways available for transfer or direct employment. The institution is particularly noted for its SUNY Reconnect initiative, which offers free associate degrees in high-demand fields to New York residents aged 25 to 55 who do not yet hold a college degree.
Beyond the classroom, student life includes opportunities to join Timberwolf Athletics as part of the NJCAA, participate in clubs and events, and dine at Seasoned, a student-run restaurant. The campus also emphasizes belonging through inclusive experiences and offers continuing education courses for noncredit professional development.
AT A GLANCE
TypeCommunityTwo years
Founded1961
Settingsuburb, small
Calendarsemester
GETTING IN
Admissions
SUNY Adirondack welcomes applicants from across New York State with a focus on accessibility and support for diverse student populations. Prospective students can explore eligibility for the free SUNY Reconnect program or standard admission pathways through the college's dedicated access team.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$6,528/yr
Out-of-state: $9,192/yr. New York residents pay roughly 29% less.
Net price by income band
$7,254$0–$30,000
$8,816$30,001–$48,000
$11,991$48,001–$75,000
$13,587$75,001–$110,000
$16,017$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$9,844/yr
▲ 29% since 2020-2149% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $5,735.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The institution offers associate degrees in high-demand fields such as nursing, cybersecurity, computer science, environmental science, and business administration. Programs are designed to prepare students for careers in health care, technology, engineering, education, and emerging industries like advanced manufacturing and AI.
Student–faculty ratio
15:1
First-year retention
61%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
0
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
University-controlled housing capacity
408
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
suburb, small
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$41,267
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
44.2%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
66.3%
66.3% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with SUNY Adirondack.