Tompkins Cortland Community College

  • 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.

School Highlights

Tompkins Cortland Community College serves 4,764 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 57%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 4,764 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,491
  • Out-state tuition: $10,291
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 318 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tompkins Cortland Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
318 staff
158 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Tompkins Cortland Community College has grown by 116% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Tompkins Cortland Community College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,764 students
1,460 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,203 students
869 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,561 students
591 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
299 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,203 students
869 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
25 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,561 students
586 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
816 students
408 students
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% Asian
2%
8%
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% Hispanic
9%
23%
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% Black
8%
17%
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% White
67%
43%
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% Two or more races
4%
2%
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% Non Resident races
8%
4%
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% Unknown races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.51
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
30%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,200
$35,200
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,491 is less than the state average of $5,826. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,291 is less than the state average of $10,328. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,491
$5,826
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,291
$10,328
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
93%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$15,202
$13,841
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,591
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tompkins Cortland Community College cost?
Tompkins Cortland Community College's tuition is approximately $5,491 for In-State students and $10,291 for Out-State students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 4,764 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,491
  • Out-state tuition: $10,291
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,826 per year for in-state students and $10,328 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,456 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 70%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in New York is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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