SUNY Orange

SUNY Orange Media Guide

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College's official name

The College's official name: Orange County Community College on first reference; SUNY Orange after that.

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College's official logo

SUNY Orange two color logo

SUNY Orange Color Logo (2.5x2.5 at 150 dpi)

SUNY Orange Black and White Logo

SUNY Orange Black and White Logo (2x2 at 300 dpi)

To request a high resolution logo which can be used for print purposes, please e-mail Institutional Advancement.

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Enrollment figures (Fall '09)

  • Total Head count: 6,922
  • Total full time: 3,859
  • Total part time: 3,063
  • Orange County Residents: 83.4%
  • White: 67%
  • Hispanic: 16.3%
  • African-American: 11.5%
  • Traditional students (17-24): 77.3%
  • Students 25 and over: 22.7%
  • Males: 42.6%
  • Females: 57.4%
  • Newburgh Campus: 1,351

For complete enrollment information and other numbers of interest, please visit the Institutional Research pages at http://www.sunyorange.edu/ir, where you will find various breakdowns.

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Faculty & Staff facts

  • Full time faculty: 136
  • Adjunct faculty: 284
  • Professional Staff: 110

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Degrees and Certificates

The college offers three degrees: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science. The college also offers extensive technical programs in career fields (with transfer options) and one-year certificates.

For more information about degrees and certificate programs, you can access the college catalog here.

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Campuses and satellites

Middletown Campus:

Address: 115 South St., Middletown, NY 10940
Phone: (845) 344-6222

37-acres; formerly the estate of the Morrison family. The college was founded in 1950 when the widow Christine Morrison gave up her lifetime interest in the house at the urging of then-Times-Herald Record editor Ed Dougherty. Morrison Hall now houses administrative and faculty offices, and visitors can take a self-guided tour Monday through Friday, 9-5. Among the mansion's many splendid appointments is a genuine Louis Comfort Tiffany window.

» Map & Directions

Newburgh campus:

Address: One Washington Center, Newburgh, NY 12550
Phone: 562-2454

» Map & Directions

We have three satellite locations: at the Warwick Valley High School, at the Port Jervis High School, and at the Monroe-Woodbury High School.

» Map & Directions

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Administration & Staff

  • William Richards: President
  • Richard Heppner: Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • Roslyn Smith : Vice President for Administration
  • Vinnie Cazzetta: Vice President for Institutional Advancement
  • Paul Broadie II : Vice President for Student Development

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Tuition & Fees

http://www.sunyorange.edu/bursar

Tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year:

Full-time student (12 or more credits): $1,750 per semester
Part-time student: $146

Out of state full-time student: $3,500
Out of state part-time student: $292

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Other Facts

ACADEMICS

  • A.A. Degree
  • A.S. Degree
  • A.A.S Degree
  • 38 different programs
  • (See college catalog for complete information.)

Class size: The average teacher-student ratio is 15-1

ACCREDITATION

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

AFFILIATIONS

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

Some 40% of SUNY Orange students receive some for of financial aid which includes TAP , Pell and numerous scholarships the majority of which are open to incoming students.

HISTORY

http://www.sunyorange.edu/aboutus

Established in 1950 as the first county sponsored community college in the State University of New York system.

ATHLETICS

http://www.sunyorange.edu/athletics

8 intercollegiate sports teams compete in the NCJAA Division II.

ALUMNI

http://www.sunyorange.edu/alumni

Over 27,000 people have graduated from Orange County Community College.

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Diane Bress
Publications and Advertising Coordinator
E-mail
(845) 341-4727