Tompkins-cortland Community College
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Tompkins Cortland Community College makes it possible for people to identify and achieve their educational goals by providing accessible, quality, post-secondary education and training....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Tompkins County, NY | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,105 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 904 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 3,009 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 522 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 79% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 46% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,772 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 70% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,559 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 4% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,354 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 51% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,312 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1968, the Main Campus is in Dryden, New York, with Extension Centers in Ithaca and Cortland. TC3 also offers several online courses. The College offers 38 academic degree programs leading to an associate degree. Academic programs range from accounting to computer forensics to criminal justice to nursing to communication and media arts.
- Our curriculum prepares students for careers in the global marketplace, particularly in business administration, accounting, hotel and restaurant management, sport management, computer forensics, engineering science, communications, electronics, and computer information systems. We recognize that skills learned here must be applied successfully around the world. Many of our 38 degree programs prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university. Transfer agreements spell out specific requirements to over 35 institutions.
- The main Dryden campus encompasses 220 acres and features one unique two-story structure. Located inside the building are the gymnasium, pool, computer labs, child care center, library, and classrooms.
- Tompkins Cortland is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY). The college is accredited by the New York State Education Department and the Middle States Association.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- John Jay girls soccer team has eyes on repeat (Poughkeepsie Journal)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 10:04:22 am
WICCOPEE — As John Jay High School’s girls soccer team took to the pitch for its final practice before leaving for the state final four, it was clear what the Patriots really want to accomplish. - Generals win 20th consecutive Region III title (The Evening Times)
posted on November 9, 2009 at 08:47:00 am
NOVEMBER 7 AND 8 MEN'S SOCCER ROUNDUP — Herkimer Count CC 4, North Country CC 1; Herkimer County CC 2, Tompkins-Cortland CC 0; and North Country CC 4, Mohawk Valley CC 2. - Herkimer too much for North Country (Plattsburgh Press Republican)
posted on November 9, 2009 at 08:46:30 am
DRYDEN — It couldn't have started any better for the North Country Community College men's soccer team Sunday. - NCCC to play for title today (Plattsburgh Press Republican)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 09:17:11 am
DID YOU KNOW? You can look back over the last 70 years at some of the area athletes and personalities who made headlines in area sports. Flashback will revive memories of great local athletes and outstanding team successes. - Local sports scores for Nov. 3 (The Observer-Dispatch)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 08:43:30 pm
Soccer, field hockey, basketball.
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