State University of New York (SUNY) Fall 2024 enrollment data distributed by Governor Kathy Hochul shows SUNY Orange to be among the fastest growing community colleges in the state, having increased enrollment 6.1 percent compared to last Fall and 14.6 percent in the past two years.

The 6.1 percent year-over-year increase ranks sixth among the 30 SUNY community colleges while SUNY Orange’s two-year increase is third best among the 30 campuses. SUNY Orange’s growth also far outpaces the average community college enrollment increases of 1.9 percent over last year and 3.7 percent in the past two years. Across all 64 colleges and universities within SUNY, enrollment surged 2.3 percent over last year and 3.4 percent in the past two years. Meanwhile, SUNY Orange has seen increased enrollment over seven successive academic sessions, dating to Spring 2023.

SUNY’s data report includes only those students enrolled in credit programs. Community college enrollment (165,229) accounts for 43.9 percent of overall SUNY credit enrollment this Fall.

“It is great to see that credit enrollment is up in all sectors of SUNY,” said Dr. Kristine Young, SUNY Orange president, who also serves as president of the New York Community College Association of Presidents (NYCCAP). “SUNY’s report shows that two thirds of our community colleges saw an enrollment increase over last year. That is significant. I know my community college colleagues across the state remain focused on meeting students where they are with relevant degrees, as well as with micro-credentials and workforce training programs that are not represented in this data but that support all New Yorkers.