Sullivan County Community College

What Sullivan County Community College does

SUNY Sullivan (Sullivan County Community College) is a public two-year community college founded in 1962 and headquartered in Loch Sheldrake, New York, operating as one of 64 campuses in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The institution serves a regional student population across Sullivan County and the broader New York State area through more than 40 degree programs (Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies), certificate programs, and stackable microcredentials spanning business, computer science, health sciences, culinary arts, hospitality, liberal arts, sustainability, criminal justice, and education. The college holds a Hispanic-Serving Institution designation and operates from a 405-acre campus that functions as a living sustainability laboratory, including an organic farm, geothermal heating and cooling, a solar farm, a wind turbine, and an apiary.

SUNY Sullivan delivers instruction primarily on-campus with selected hybrid and online formats, supported by residential life (EcoGreen Townhouses), athletic facilities (Paul Gerry Fieldhouse), the Hermann Memorial Library, health-sciences simulation labs, and culinary-arts kitchens. The product portfolio is reinforced by workforce development offerings (ATTAIN Lab for free GED preparation, CDL, EMT, CNA, Empire State Service Corps) and dual-enrollment pathways through the College in High School program with partner districts such as Fallsburg and Eldred.

The college generates revenue through tuition and fees, New York State appropriations via the SUNY system, federal and state financial aid administration (Pell, SEOG, TAP, Stafford), and private philanthropy through the SUNY Sullivan Foundation. Pricing is restructured around free-tuition programs — the Sullivan Promise Scholarship for Sullivan County residents who earned a high school diploma or GED since 2022, and SUNY Reconnect for NY adult learners ages 25-55 pursuing in-demand degrees. Customer segments include recent high school graduates, adult learners, healthcare career seekers (Nursing, Respiratory Care, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, where record enrollment has been reported), workforce development students, veterans and military students, and international students. Distribution occurs through campus enrollment events, community partnerships, SUNY system marketing, and high-school dual enrollment, with articulation into four-year SUNY institutions via Bridges to Bachelors transfer pathways.

Name

Sullivan County Community College

Legal name

SUNY Sullivan

Website

https://sunysullivan.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SUNY Sullivan is a public community college in Loch Sheldrake, New York, part of the SUNY system. It serves Sullivan County residents and NY adult learners through 40+ degree, certificate, and microcredential programs, with free-tuition initiatives and record healthcare enrollment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Healthcare career education
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Loch Sheldrake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition and mandatory fees for degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials across all academic divisions.
2. State Funding (SUNY System): SUNY Sullivan receives operational funding from New York State as part of the State University of New York system.
3. Foundation Donations and Scholarships: The SUNY Sullivan Foundation seeks private funds to supplement college revenue, providing scholarship assistance, equipment funding, and enrichment programs.
4. Federal and State Financial Aid Administration: College processes federal aid (Pell, SEOG, Federal Work Study, Perkins Loans, Stafford Loans) and state aid (TAP, WTC, various NYS grants) which flows through the institution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sullivan County Community College (SUNY Sullivan) is a public community college that delivers associate degree programs (AAS, AS, AA, AOS), certificate programs, stackable microcredentials, and non-credit workforce development training across business, health sciences, computer science, culinary arts, hospitality, liberal arts, and sustainability. The college also operates dual enrollment pathways for high school students and free tuition initiatives including the Sullivan Promise Scholarship and SUNY Reconnect program for adult learners.

Product overview

SUNY Sullivan is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The institution provides over 40 degree programs (AAS, AS, AA, AOS formats) and certificate programs across disciplines including Business, Computer Science, Health Sciences, Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Tourism, Liberal Arts, and Sustainability. The portfolio includes stackable microcredentials (Basic Bookkeeping, Culinary & Baking Basics, Drone Operator, Event Planning, Phlebotomy, Restaurant Management, Tax Preparer), workforce development programs (ATTAIN Lab, CNA Training, CDL Training, EMT Training), and access initiatives (SUNY Reconnect for free college for adults 25-55, Sullivan Promise Scholarship for county residents, EOP for underrepresented students, and College in High School programs). The institution positions itself as a forward-looking, Hispanic-Serving Institution with a 405-acre sustainable campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sullivan Promise Scholarship: A scholarship program for Sullivan County residents who earned a high school diploma or GED since 2022, providing free tuition and fees.
• SUNY Reconnect
• ASAP Student Success Program

Products and services

• Degree Programs (AAS, AS, AA, AOS)

Quantifiable outcome

• 2026 healthcare graduates entering workforce with combined salaries exceeding $5.4 million
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Garnet Health Medical Center - CatskillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare program graduate employer and community partner. Proceeds from 48th Annual WSUL Heart-A-Thon benefit Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills. Nursing students provide blood pressure screenings at community health events.
• Fallsburg Central School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege in High School Pathways program allows Fallsburg students to work toward an Associate's degree while still in high school.
• Eldred Central School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege in High School Pathways program allows Eldred students to work toward an Associate's degree while still in high school.
• SUNY (State University of New York)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUNY Sullivan is one of 64 campuses in the SUNY system. Partners on programs including SUNY Reconnect (free community college for adult learners), ASAP|ACE retention model expansion, and Chancellor visits.
• 98.3 WSUL RadiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual co-sponsor of 48th Annual WSUL Heart-A-Thon community health event raising funds for local healthcare and community organizations.
• Sullivan 180minorOthersCommunity health organization; proceeds from Heart-A-Thon benefit Sullivan 180 along with other local organizations.
• NAMI of Sullivan CountyminorOthersNational Alliance on Mental Illness local chapter; proceeds from Heart-A-Thon benefit NAMI of Sullivan County.
• Tango Café / HPACminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCulinary program students prepare special dining events at Tango Café at HPAC in Hurleyville, NY, bringing together community members for fine dining experiences.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange): SUNY-system public community college serving a neighboring Hudson Valley/Catskills-adjacent county. Directly comparable as a fellow SUNY community college offering associate degrees, microcredentials, workforce programs, and free-tuition pathways under the same SUNY Reconnect and ASAP|ACE framework.
• Ulster County Community College (SUNY Ulster): Public SUNY community college in the Hudson Valley serving Ulster County, immediately adjacent to Sullivan County. Highly comparable portfolio of associate degrees, certificate programs, workforce training, and dual-enrollment offerings targeting similar rural NY demographics.
• North Country Community College (SUNY North Country): Rural SUNY community college serving Essex and Franklin counties in the Adirondacks. Strong peer for evaluating small, geographically remote SUNY community colleges with constrained demographics, similar reliance on state appropriations, and similar workforce-development mission.
• Dutchess Community College (SUNY Dutchess): Public SUNY community college in Poughkeepsie serving the Hudson Valley with a comparable mix of transfer, career, and workforce programs. Same SUNY funding model, similar program catalog structure, and overlapping commuting-shed competition for adult learners.
• Columbia-Greene Community College (SUNY Columbia-Greene): Rural SUNY community college serving Columbia and Greene counties. Closely comparable on catchment size, rural demographics, transfer/workforce program mix, and reliance on SUNY system funding — making it a useful scale and operating-model peer.
• Broome Community College (SUNY Broome): SUNY community college in Binghamton with comparable associate degree and workforce offerings, including health sciences and technical programs. Useful peer for benchmarking program diversification and student support services within the SUNY community college system.
• Rockland Community College (SUNY Rockland): Public SUNY community college offering associate degrees and certificates across similar disciplines including health sciences, business, and computer science. Comparable operating model within the SUNY system with overlapping student segments and transfer pathways.

Regional players

• Excelsior University: New York-based nonprofit institution focused on online undergraduate and graduate programs for working adults. Comparable as a competitor for adult-learner and degree-completion demand within New York, particularly for students seeking fully online, self-paced alternatives to a community college experience.

Broad incumbents

• Westchester Community College (SUNY Westchester): Larger SUNY community college in Westchester County offering a much broader catalog of associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education programs. Comparable as a SUNY system peer but at meaningfully greater scale, serving as both a benchmark and competitive threat for Hudson Valley/Catskills students.

Emerging players

• SUNY Online: System-wide SUNY online education platform enabling students across New York to take community college courses remotely. Competes for the same adult learner and flexible-scheduling segments SUNY Sullivan targets with hybrid and evening courses, and could erode SUNY Sullivan's geographic catchment over time.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SUNY_Sullivan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/suny-sullivan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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