Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a small public higher education located in Poughkeepsie, New York, with an undergraduate enrollment of 81. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines, serving a student body drawn primarily from the local and regional population. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader New York postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $31,151 per year. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $48,363. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $7,063. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.