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Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 79%
On-time graduation rate 79%

Located in Liverpool, New York, Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New York is 15-to-1, while the national average is 10-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES are Welding Technology/Welder, Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Welding Technology/Welder

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES was $13,102. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES net price calculator

$13,102

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in New York and nationwide.

New York's average $12,043
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $13,102 $233 (2%) $12,742 $13,515 $6,712 $16,126 $19,628
2021 $13,335 $1,172 (10%) $13,856 $14,618 $11,933 $19,186
2020 $12,163 $6,670 (35%) $12,783 $13,479 $14,617 $17,900
2019 $18,833 $6,603 (54%) $18,021 $18,756 $22,011 $22,887
2018 $12,230 $1,732 (16%) $11,510 $11,687 $12,619 $16,532
2017 $10,498 $5,899 (36%) $10,416 $8,583 $13,657 $12,865 $11,435
2016 $16,397 $821 (5%) $15,724 $15,783 $19,601 $18,831 $17,296
2015 $15,576 $7,052 (83%) $16,971 $14,143 $16,941 $18,803 $21,153
2014 $8,524 -- $7,884 $8,024 $9,321 $12,302 $12,778

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES received on average $8,483 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,483
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 144 75% $5,080 $731,511
Other Federal Grant 191 100% $6,906 $1,319,098
State Grant/Scholarships 66 35% $4,512 $297,822
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4 2% $838 $3,350
Total Grant & Scholarships 191 100% $8,483 $1,620,270

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 64% of freshman students at Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES received $5,551 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,551
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 122 64% $5,551 $677,257
Private Loans 3 2% $3,058 $9,175
Total Loans 122 64% $5,626 $686,432

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$8,240
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 143

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 70 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 31 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 23 students

Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 59

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 32 students

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 27 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 35

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 35 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 21

Construction Trades

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 20

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 16

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 247 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 196 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 196 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

79.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 247 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 51 students dropped out of the school.

20.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES is largely skewed towards women students, with 63.8% of undergraduate students being women and 36.2% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 304, with 194 women and 110 men.

  • men 36.2% 110 students
  • women 63.8% 194 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 24% 74 students
  • 22-24 16% 49 students
  • 30-34 16% 49 students
  • 18-19 15% 46 students
  • 20-21 11% 33 students
  • 40-49 10% 32 students
  • 35-39 5% 14 students
  • 50-64 2% 5 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent