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Suffolk County Community College

Selden, NY·Public·14,134 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state New York residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 14,134 students.

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14,134
Students
$4,882
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$42,400
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Suffolk County Community College is a public institution located in Selden, New York with approximately 14,134 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,882 per year. Typical graduates earn $42,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) is a public community college in Selden, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is funded in part by Suffolk County, New York. Suffolk County Community College was founded in 1959 and has three campuses: Selden, Brentwood and Riverhead. It also has a satellite center in downtown Riverhead.

With an average net price of just $4,882/year and median graduation debt of only $5,500, this is one of the most affordable paths to a college credential in New York — especially for students who plan to transfer to a four-year SUNY school. The three-campus setup across Suffolk County adds real convenience for commuter students. The main thing to weigh honestly: median earnings of $42,400 a decade out reflect typical community college outcomes, so your long-term payoff depends heavily on what you do after SCCC — whether that's transferring, earning a specific career certificate, or both.

Founded
1959
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing12%
Health Professions12%
Psychology5%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Computer Science3%
Communications1%
Education1%
Social Sciences1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Robert L. Gibson

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,440
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,080
Avg Net Price
$4,882
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants23%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.7x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White41%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino40%
Asian5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (14,134 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Suffolk County Community College

533 College Rd

Selden, NY 11784-2899

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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