Onondaga Community College
About Onondaga Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Onondaga Community College teaches on a hillside above Syracuse and is one of the few community colleges in New York with dormitories. Business and human services are among its largest programs.
Founded
1961
Location
Syracuse, New York
Students
4,456
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
27.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,102
Out-of-state: $11,392
Avg Net Price
$8,562
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,190
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
27.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
54.6%
Transfer Out
18%
Teaching Quality
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
23.9%
$/Student
$5.0K
Class Size
Large
The 27.4% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,102
In-State
$11,392
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$11,862
Books & Supplies
$700
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,585
After Financial Aid
$8,562
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,490
Receive Grants
27.8%
Take Loans
18.2%
The total cost of attendance runs about $16,585/yr, including $11,862 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $8,562.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Onondaga Community College fund their education.
While in School
27.8%
Get Grants
Free money
18.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$24,817
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$106/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Onondaga Community College.
Gender
53.8%
Female
46%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
4,456
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
39.5%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
14.3%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (54% women, 46% men). 39.5% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
4,456
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Onondaga Community College fields 11 varsity teams with 300 student athletes, about 7% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
11
Biggest: Track and Field (Indoor)
Student Athletes
300
7% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
74% / 26%
221
Men
79
Women
9
Men's Teams
8
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Onondaga Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,190
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$23K
276 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$35K
79 grads
1yr Earnings
Human Services, General
$27K
46 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$70K
44 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$27K
35 grads
1yr Earnings
Fine and Studio Arts
—
29 grads
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $41K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.