Poughkeepsie Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Poughkeepsie Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Poughkeepsie, New York

There are at least 5 colleges in Poughkeepsie, listed and described below. These schools represent 16,711 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 13,595 full-time students, and a reported 5,443 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Dutchess Community College, Marist College and Vassar College. For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at Vassar College or Marist College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of New York Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Poughkeepsie.

Poughkeepsie Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Dutchess Community College
53 Pendell Rd
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601-1595

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: humanities, business management, registered nursing, elementary school teaching, criminal justice and police, liberal arts and sciences, communication studies, teacher aide.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 8,248 students, 5,450 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Ridley-Lowell School of Business Poughkeepsie
26 S Hamilton St
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical coding, medical assistant, information technology, medical secretary, criminal science, accounting, legal secretary, computer support.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 137 students, 142 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges in Poughkeepsie with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Dutchess BOCES-School of Practical Nursing
5 BOCES Road
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601-6599

Programs: licensed practical nurse.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 148 students, 194 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Marist College
3399 North Rd
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, public administration, psychology, special ed, general studies, public relations, criminal justice and administration, legal assistant.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 5,727 students, 5,331 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 3,053 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-620. Math: 540-630. Writing: 540-630.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Vassar College
124 Raymond Ave
Poughkeepsie, New York 12604

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: political science, psychology, English, economics, history, art studies, film studies, biology.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 2,451 students, 2,478 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 2,390 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 660-750. Math: 640-710. Writing: 650-740.
Flexibility: AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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