C
Average
Score: 45/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
26/100 · earnings-weighted

Clinton Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Plattsburgh, New York 12901
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 21%
Outcomes
D
35/100
Affordability
B
72/100
Resources
C
54/100
Experience
C
50/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,015
Total Enrollment
21%
Graduation Rate
43%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,385
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Clinton Community College ▼

43% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$258,846
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,325
1-Year Change
+9.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Clinton Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,246
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,186
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,250
Median debt at graduation
37.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
23.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 34% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 23rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Clinton Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,711$79,637-1%#508 of 962#780$18,505
Criminal Justice and Corrections$36,546$45,627-2%#248 of 426#283$10,975
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$25,319$36,538-17%#838 of 947#894$10,053
Business Administration, Management and Operations$28,117—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Clinton Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $258,846
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,325/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 12903 (5.2% cap, Plattsburgh)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,518 $5,518

Financial Aid

86%
Receive Any Aid
56%
Receive Pell Grants
31%
Take Out Loans
$9,385
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$8,180
$30,001 - $48,000$3,899
$48,001 - $75,000$10,187
$75,001 - $110,000$12,436
$110,001+$14,766

Student Demographics

1,015
Total Students
57%
Women
25%
Traditional Age (18-24)
43%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Hispanic 4%
Black 5%
Asian 1%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 43%
With Family 57%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~439 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 80%
Hybrid (Some Online) 14%
Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 25%
25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Clinton Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Clinton Community College?
Tuition at Clinton Community College is $5,518 for in-state students and $5,518 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,385.
What is the graduation rate at Clinton Community College?
The graduation rate at Clinton Community College is 21%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Clinton Community College a good school?
Clinton Community College has a Repit College Score of 45/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Clinton Community College?
Clinton Community College has a total enrollment of 1,015 students.
Is there rental demand near Clinton Community College?
Yes! Approximately 43% of students at Clinton Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 439 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Plattsburgh area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology