Cayuga County Community College
Tel:
(315)255-1743
- 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 4,633 students (43% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 51%.
- Cayuga County Community College is the only community colleges within Cayuga County, NY.
- The nearest community college to Cayuga County Community College is Onondaga Community College (17.9 miles away).
Top Placements
Cayuga County Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- The teacher population of 110 teachers has declined by 22% over five years.
| Cayuga County Community College | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 110 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,633 students | 1,701 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 42:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,010 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,623 students | 538 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% |
| % Black | 7% | 17% |
| % White | 84% | 49% |
| % Two or more races | - | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 27% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,700 | $35,200 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBasketball, Bowling, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball |
Source: 2016 (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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