Tompkins Cortland Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	816
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	48%
On-time graduation rate	23%

Located in Dryden, New York, Tompkins Cortland Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Tompkins Cortland Community College 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.

Tompkins Cortland Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Tompkins Cortland Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Tompkins Cortland Community College is reported to be 23%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Tompkins Cortland Community College is 48% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Tompkins Cortland Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,625

Cost of attendance at Tompkins Cortland Community College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,280

Cost of attendance at Tompkins Cortland Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 72 of freshman students at Tompkins Cortland Community College received on average $6,626 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.

$6,626

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	197	58%	$4,478	$882,223
Other Federal Grant	200	59%	$4,667	$933,460
State Grant/Scholarships	192	57%	$3,102	$595,623
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	74	22%	$1,183	$87,565
Total Grant & Scholarships	244	72%	$6,626	$1,616,648

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tompkins Cortland Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Tompkins Cortland Community College students is 23.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.6%.

23.0%

asian 33.3% 4 students
African American 10.0% 12 students
white 30.3% 94 students
hispanic 16.7% 13 students
International Students 40.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 27.8% 10 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Tompkins Cortland Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Tompkins Cortland Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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