The State University of New York Which SUNY Are You? August 2010 A Few Considerations Do not confuse cost with worth All public colleges are not the same All public institutions are not large Many public colleges are selective in admission, including SUNY Merit scholarships, honors programs, small classes are available at SUNY 1
SUNY is CHOICE VALUE OPPORTUNITY SUCCESS SUNY Campus Types University Centers and Doctoral Degree Granting Institutions University Colleges Technology Colleges Community Colleges 2
University Centers and Doctoral Degree Granting Institutions 1,000 to 19,000 undergraduates Research institutions Degree programs through doctorate, professional schools Undergraduate honors programs University Centers: NCAA Division I athletics U Buffalo Albany Binghamton Stony Brook University Centers 3
Upstate Medical Environmental Science & Forestry Cornell College of Ceramics at Alfred U Optometry Downstate Medical Colleges with Special Missions University Colleges 3,500 to 9,000 undergraduates Small cities and towns Bachelor s & Master s Primarily liberal arts and sciences with preprofessional Undergraduate honors programs NCAA Division III athletics 4
Potsdam Plattsburgh Brockport Buffalo State Geneseo Fredonia Oswego Empire State Cortland Oneonta New Paltz Purchase Old Westbury University Colleges Technology Colleges 2,000 to 6,000 undergraduates Hands-on education in cutting-edge technologies along with traditional disciplines Certificate, AOS, AAS, AA/AS, BS, BT NCAA Division III Farmingdale, Maritime, Morrisville, SUNYIT NJCAA Division III Alfred State, Cobleskill, Delhi NAIA -- Canton 5
Canton SUNYIT Morrisville Cobleskill Alfred State Delhi Maritime Farmingdale Technology Colleges Community Colleges 30 campuses including Hudson Valley, Schenectady, and Adirondack 1,000 to 10,000 full-time students Certificates degrees = immediate employment Associate degrees = transfer preparation Full or part-timetime study, day or evening study Commute or reside on-campus Affordable exploration Open enrollment? Not always 6
Community Colleges SUNY General Education Requirements Common, system-wide learning goals No less than 30 credits in seven knowledge and skill areas and two competencies Prepare students for the job market Are helpful in defining interests and competencies for undecided students 7
SUNY Application Process 50 of 64 campuses use one application Web-based Application fee = $50 per campus choice All applications processed by Application Services Center (ASC) in Albany Supporting documentation sent to campuses Check with individual campuses for specifics (deadlines, and special entry options) Decisions made by campuses Traditional Admission Review High school record: Number of academic units Level of coursework Rank in class Regents exam scores Overall GPA SAT or ACT results 8
Typical 2010-11 Expenses State-Operated Campuses Baccalaureate Degree Programs New York State Residents Living on Campus Tuition $4,970 Student Fees (e) $1,260 Community College Tuition = $3,580 (e) Room and Board (e) $10,300 Books and Supplies (e) $1,200 Personal Expenses (e) $1,360 Transportation (e) $960 TOTAL COST $20,050 Financial Assistance Approximately 75% of enrolled SUNY students receive assistance Need-based assistance Scholarships Most SUNY campuses offer merit scholarships Range of $100 up to full tuition + R & B Program offerings vary by campus 9
Scholarship Examples (all renewable) UAlbany: Presidential Scholars receive up to $2,500/year Canton: Fund for Excellence scholarship, $100 up to $5,000 Oswego: Approximately 1/3 entering freshmen average = $2,400/year 10
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Resources Recruitment Response Center 1-800-342-3811 asksuny@suny.edu Website SUNY Viewbook SUNY Campuses 18