RCC Budget Approved by County Legislature

By a unanimous vote, the Rockland County Legislature has approved the Rockland Community College’s 2025-26 budget with nearly one-third – $18 million – paid for by the county.

The good news for students is that tuition will remain flat at $2,832 per semester, or $5,667 for the academic year. The tuition rate places RCC 12th among the 31 SUNY community colleges.

Under the new spending plan, the budget will increase by 0.2 percent, to $61.85 million, and maintains a $1.5 million fund balance per SUNY’s budget office.

“The legislators all agree that RCC is a vital institution serving the educational needs of so many,” said Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr. “We are hopeful that moving forward and with new leadership, the college will stabilize and improve its finances and grow its enrollment.”

Recently, Dr. William Mullany was confirmed as the college’s new president.