Cayuga County Community College
- 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%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 3,669 students
- In-state tuition: $4,326
- Out-state tuition: $8,652
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 20%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Cayuga County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 243 teachers has grown by 102% over five years.
Cayuga County Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
243 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
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 Enrollment
3,669 students
1,437 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
1,368 students
858 students
# Part-Time Students
2,301 students
579 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
408 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
3%
24%
% Black
6%
19%
% White
80%
39%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.74
College Completion Rate
31%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,700
$35,200
Tuition 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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,652
$10,103
Tuition Notes
$178.00 per credit h
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,216
$14,216
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,511
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
23
ACT Math
n/a
25
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
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