Points of Pride
SUNY Delhi is proud to be a leading instructional institution that prepares students to thrive in their future careers and lives.
Accolades:
- Recognition by U.S. News & World Report for 2019 - 2020
- Quality:
#15 in Best Colleges in the North Region (ranked since 2008)
#9 in Top Public Schools in the North Region
#93 in Best Online Bachelor's Degrees in the Nation (ranked since 2014)
#4 ranking on the list for Best Undergraduate Teaching SUNY Delhi was the only SUNY institution to make this list in 2020.
Among the top online bachelor’s degrees for 2020 - Student Support:
#7 in Best Colleges for Veterans in the North Region
#20 Top Performer for Social Mobility of Students in the North Region - Diversity:
Campus Ethnic Diversity Index of 0.55 indicating a higher than average likelihood that students will meet others with different racial or ethnic backgrounds.
- Quality:
- Recognition for online programs:
- Academic Excellence:
- 1st Veterinary Science Technology program in the United States
- 1st Building Construction program in the United States
- 1 of 3 New York State colleges accredited for solar energy technician training
- National League of Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education 2019-2023
- Only Professional Golf Management bachelor's degree in New York State
- 1 of 3 college golf courses in the U.S. to earn Audubon International Nature Sanctuary certification
- Celebrating 50 years of Vocational Education (1969- 2019)
- Great Colleges to Work For, The Chronicle of Higher Education - 2009, 2010, 2015
- Institutional & Program Accreditations.
- Student Awards:
- 2018 American Culinary Federation National Student Chef of the Year Julio Chavez ‘18
- 2018 Copa Culinaria International Cooking Competition Champions
- 2017 first place and 2018 fourth place in the National Association of Home Builder’s Residential Construction Management Student Competition
- 2019 American Culinary Federation Northeast Regional Student Chef of the Year Dan Hess ‘19
- 2019 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence
- Alumni
Student Opinion Survey
Students across SUNY were surveyed in 2018 and SUNY Delhi ranked in the Top 5 in SUNY in 21 out of 104 categories, including key measures like:
- Academic advising in your major or program of study (ranked #1)
- College tutoring services
- Quality of instruction
- Faculty/instructor respect for students
- Had faculty/instructors who used innovative or creative techniques to engage students in learning (#2)
- Engaged in research or other creative projects under the guidance of a faculty member/instructor
- Course related laboratories (not including studios)
- Availability of courses in your major or program of study
- Availability of internships, co-ops, and practicums
- Availability of online courses
- Involvement of community service or service-learning activities as part of a course or academic program
- Financial aid services
- New student orientation
91% of students at SUNY Delhi said their experiences have met or exceeded their expectations.
Athletics
National Championships
- Men's Cross Country
- NJCAA DIVISION III: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
- USCAA: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Men's Outdoor Track & Field
- NJCAA DIVISION III: 2001, 2004, 2005, 2015
- Women's Outdoor Track & Field
- NJCAA DIVISION III: 2005, 2014
- Womens's Cross Country
- NJCAA DIVISION III: 1999, 2004
- Men's Golf
- USCAA: 2017
- Women’s Golf
- USCAA 2019
500+ All-Americans
SUNY Delhi athletics has transitioned from participating in the NJCAA to the USCAA, and in 2018 was awarded provisional membership for NCAA Division III participation.
8 NCAA Conference Championships
- Men's Cross Country
- ACAA: 2016, 2017, 2018
- Womens's Cross Country
- ACAA: 2016, 2018
- Men's Basketball
- ACAA: 2019
- Men's Outdoor Track & Field
- NAC: 2019
- Women's Outdoor Track & Field
- NAC: 2019
Economic Development
- More than 500 internship opportunities are offered annually.
- 33 percent of Delhi faculty and staff are taxpaying residents of the Village or Town of Delhi.
- 77 percent of Delhi faculty and staff are taxpaying residents of Delaware County.
- $600,000 spent annually with local businesses for supplies and services.
- $500,000 spent annually in the area by parents, alumni and others visiting the college.
- $48,500 donated in recent years to support the local hospital and fire company.
- $24.5 million represents the college's total annual payroll.
- The College Golf Course is made available to local schools, and hosts events that annually net $125,000 for local charities.
- Student construction projects have benefited the Delhi American Legion, Town of Delhi offices, Delaware County Historical Association, 4-H Camp Shankitunk and Delhi Habitat for Humanity.
- SUNY Delhi Office of Business and Community Services offers customized training programs for major industries and organizations, including Tyco, Procter & Gamble, New York State Civil Service; Sponsor of Delaware County Leadership Institute; Presented Delaware County Microenterprise Business Program.