Cayuga County Community College

197 Franklin Street
Auburn, NY 13021
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Tel: (315) 255-1743
www.cayuga-cc.edu
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  • A unit of the State University of New York, Cayuga is a two-year community college sponsored by Cayuga County and governed by a 10-member board of trustees.The College's Auburn campus is located in the city of Auburn in Cayuga County, the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of Central New York.

School Highlights

Cayuga County Community College serves 3,669 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.

Top Rankings

Cayuga County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 243 teachers has grown by 102% over five years.
Cayuga County Community College(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High NontraditionalBaccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty243 staff158 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Cayuga County Community College has declined by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 42:1 over five years.
The Cayuga County Community College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,669 students1,437 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio15:111:1
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# Full-Time Students1,368 students858 students
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# Part-Time Students2,301 students579 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
1%
8%
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% Hispanic
3%
24%
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% Black
6%
19%
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% White
80%
39%
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% Two or more races		-
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
8%
5%
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Diversity Score0.350.74
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College Completion Rate
31%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,700$35,200
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,326 is less than the state average of $5,464. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,652 is less than the state average of $10,103. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,326$5,464
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,652$10,103
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Tuition Notes$178.00 per credit h
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid91%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$14,216$14,216
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,511$5,500
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Sports

Total Sports Offered7 sports
SportsBasketball, Bowling, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBasketball, Bowling,
Golf, Lacrosse,
Soccer, Softball,
Volleyball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • On April 9, 1953, the State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a community college in Auburn under the sponsorship of the Auburn City School District. Auburn Community College opened its doors the following September in the former James Street Elementary School. It was the first community college developed entirely after the establishment of SUNY. When Cayuga County assumed sponsorship for the College in July 1975, the name was officially changed to Cayuga County Community College. Today, more than 4,000 students are enrolled either full-time or part-time at Cayuga's two locations. With over 25,000 alumni to the College's credit, Cayuga has produced graduates of distinction in a wide array of fields. The flexibility to respond to the community's changing needs is a hallmark of higher education at Cayuga. Not only recent high school graduates, but also working adults, busy parents, and retirees can take courses and pursue an associate degree by studying at Cayuga days, evenings, weekends, or online. The College has earned a reputation for helping people reach their educational goals through small classes, a nurturing academic environment, and affordable tuition. Cayuga's trustees, faculty and staff remain committed to providing outstanding academic programs and dynamic services, as an essential and evolving higher education resource for the community. Cayuga Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the Society of Broadcast Engineers.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Cayuga County Community College is Onondaga Community College (17.9 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 3,669 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,326
  • Out-state tuition: $8,652
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 20%
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For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,464 per year for in-state students and $10,103 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,522 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is higher than the national average of 0.71. 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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