Public SUNY community college in upstate New York with 60 NJCAA national championships and robust online learning.
Herkimer College offers associate degrees and certificates across more than 40 program areas. The college's Internet Academy provides 20 degrees, three certificates, and over 150 courses entirely online, with comprehensive support services. Recent additions include an A.A.S. degree in Esports Management launched in 2023. The college emphasizes transfer pathways and has established articulation agreements with four-year institutions.
The Generals athletic program has grown to 19 varsity sports since its inception in 1970, earning 60 NJCAA National Championships and 128 Region III Championships. The men's lacrosse team achieved particular prominence with nine national titles between 1988 and 2005. Herkimer has won the NATYCAA Cup four times (2014, 2015, 2017, 2020) as the top non-scholarship two-year athletic program nationally. The college also features an esports arena and competing esports team.
The permanent 500-acre suburban campus opened in 1971 after initial operations in Ilion. The college provides on-campus housing, dining facilities, a library with research databases, academic support services including tutoring and writing labs, and specialized facilities such as a science center and nature center. Student services include counseling, career services, and accessibility accommodations.
The college accepts applications for fall and spring enrollment with flexible pathways including regular admission, transfer admission, and international student programs. Financial aid options include federal and state aid, scholarships, and alternative financing. The college offers free community college programs for adult learners and maintains a SUNY Net Price Calculator for cost estimation. ESL support and dual admissions programs are available.