Tompkins Cortland Community College
About Tompkins Cortland Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Tompkins Cortland Community College teaches in Dryden, between Ithaca and Cortland in the Finger Lakes, and keeps dormitories. Nursing and business are its largest programs, and many of its students go on to Cornell and the state universities.
Founded
1968
Location
Dryden, New York
Students
1,469
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
25.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,970
Out-of-state: $12,855
Avg Net Price
$12,723
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$40,707
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
25.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
49.9%
Transfer Out
19%
Teaching Quality
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$4.3K
Class Size
Medium
The 25.6% 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
$6,970
In-State
$12,855
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$11,626
Books & Supplies
$1,442
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,222
After Financial Aid
$12,723
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$9,861
Receive Grants
16.8%
Take Loans
13.4%
The total cost of attendance runs about $20,222/yr, including $11,626 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $12,723.
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 Tompkins Cortland Community College fund their education.
While in School
16.8%
Get Grants
Free money
13.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$26,771
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$15,750
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$167/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 13.4% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $15,750. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Tompkins Cortland Community College.
Gender
61.8%
Female
38%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,469
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
40.4%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
12.9%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 62% of the student body. 40.4% 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
Rural: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
1,469
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
Tompkins Cortland Community College fields 6 varsity teams with 131 student athletes, about 9% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
131
9% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
76% / 24%
100
Men
31
Women
5
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Tompkins Cortland Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$40,707
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$25K
189 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$72K
54 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
24 grads
Human Services, General
—
15 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
11 grads
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
—
10 grads
Graduates earn about $33K 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.