- 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 7,761 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 7,761 students
- In-state tuition: $5,491
- Out-state tuition: $10,291
- Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tompkins Cortland Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
318 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tompkins Cortland Community College has grown by 252% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Tompkins Cortland Community College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has declined by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,761 students
746 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,256 students
519 students
# Part-Time Students
6,505 students
514 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
776 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,256 students
502 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,505 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
816 students
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
8%
23%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
73%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2346%
0.3518%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3957%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,200
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,491 is less than the state average of $5,720. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,291 is less than the state average of $10,320. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,491
$5,720
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,291
$10,320
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,202
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,591
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
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: 2024 (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.
What is Tompkins Cortland Community College's ranking?
Tompkins Cortland Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Largest student body.
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