Cuyahoga Community College District

700 Carnegie Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115-2878
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  • Mission of the college is to provide high quality, accessible and affordable educational opportunities and services — including university transfer, technical and lifelong learning programs —that promote individual development and improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural community.
School Highlights
  • Cuyahoga Community College District serves 27,084 students (33% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
  • Cuyahoga Community College District is one of 10 community colleges within Cuyahoga County, OH.
  • The nearest community college to Cuyahoga Community College District is Cleveland Institute of Electronics (0.6 miles away).

Top Placements

Cuyahoga Community College District places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 718 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Cuyahoga Community College District(OH) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty718 staff35 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Cuyahoga Community College District has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Cuyahoga Community College District diversity score of 0.55 is more than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment27,084 students734 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio38:127:1
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# Full-Time Students9,073 students450 students
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# Part-Time Students18,011 students284 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
2%
1%
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% Hispanic
3%
3%
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% Black
25%
12%
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% White
62%
73%
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% Non Resident races
2%
-
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% Unknown races
5%
10%
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Diversity Score0.550.44
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College Completion Rate
5%
31%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,300$30,800
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $3,953 is less than the state average of $5,885. The in-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $7,468 is less than the state average of $11,160. The out-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,953$5,885
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,468$11,160
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid75%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,774$21,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,668$6,834
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Cuyahoga Community College opened in 1963 and was Ohio's first community college. It now serves 55,000 students each year at three traditional campuses, two Corporate College locations, 50+ off-campus sites, and via television and the Internet. More than 700,000 county residents have passed through Tri-C's doors, representing one in five county residents. Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), the first and largest community college in the State of Ohio. Tri-C offers a top quality education and flexible learning options at the lowest tuition in Northeast Ohio. Tri-C's campuses in Parma, Highland Hills, and downtown Cleveland, and its Corporate College campuses in Warrensville Heights and Westlake, provide state of the art facilities and equipment. Tri-C, Ohio's largest community college, offers associate degrees, certificate programs and the first two years of a baccalaureate degree. Students can choose from nearly 1,200 credit courses in over 130 career, certificate and university transfer programs. More than 125 off-campus credit courses are available at various locations near home, at work sites, on cable television, and via the Internet; and over 225 non-credit workforce and professional development courses are offered each semester through Corporate College and Workforce Development. The College holds institutional memberships in numerous national educational, professional and accrediting organizations. The College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Cleveland Institute of Electronics
    Private, for profit
    2,100 students | 0.60 Mi1776 E 17th St
    Cleveland,  OH  44114
    (216) 781-9400     0.602,100
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Cleveland
    Private, for profit
    475 students | 1.00 Mi3121 Euclid Avenue
    Cleveland,  OH  44115
    (216) 771-1700     1.00475
  • Ohio Technical College
    Ohio Technical College Photo - Derby Students.
    Private, for profit
    1,119 students | 2.10 Mi1374 E 51st St
    Cleveland,  OH  44103
    (216) 881-1700     2.101,119
  • North Coast College
    Private, for profit
    166 students | 4.50 Mi11724 Detroit Avenue
    Lakewood,  OH  44107
    (216) 221-8584     4.50166
  • Remington College-Cleveland Campus
    Private, non-profit
    510 students | 7.20 Mi14445 Broadway Ave
    Cleveland,  OH  44125
    (216) 475-7520     7.20510
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 27,084 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,953
  • Out-state tuition: $7,468
  • Student:teacher ratio: 38:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
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For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,885 per year for in-state students and $11,160 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,841 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.44, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Herzing University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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