Tompkins Cortland Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Tompkins Cortland Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Dryden, New York.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,970 for New York residents and $12,855 for other students on average. It offers 49 degree programs through 12 Certificate, 37 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 16 programs (6 Certificate, 10 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	170 North St, Dryden, NY
Phone	607-844-8211
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$6,970 Out-of-State$12,855
Student Population »	4,958 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	26%
Transfer-out Rate	18%
Retention Rate	50% (Full-time) 38% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$2,219
Students to Faculty	12:1 (8.33%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,970 for New York residents and $12,855 for out-of-state students at Tompkins Cortland Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($10,877) over public community colleges in New York.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Tompkins Cortland Community College. Then, we compare its costs to New York community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	New York Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,970	$12,855
Books & Supplies	$1,400
On-Campus Living Costs	$15,067
Off-Campus Living Costs	$15,067
Average Financial Aid	$2,219
Cost of Attendance	$23,437	$29,322
After Financial Aid	$21,218	$27,103
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	New York Residents	Out-of-State Students
Tompkins Cortland Community College	$6,970	$12,855
Public Community Colleges in New York	$7,458	$10,877
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Tompkins Cortland Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 16 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 6 Certificate, 10 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	6	10	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	12	37	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communication and Journalism

what is Communication and Journalism program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Speech Communication and Rhetoric	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Science/Studies	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Computer Science	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

English Language and Literature

what is English Language and Literature program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Creative Writing	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	50 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	126 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic Studies	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology/Biological Sciences	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
International/Global Studies	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Science Technologies/Technicians

what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Human Services	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Building Construction Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Commercial and Advertising Art	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	54 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	24 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Special Products Marketing Operations	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,958 students at Tompkins Cortland Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,908 male students and 2,655 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	4,563	1,008	3,555
Male Students	1,908	419	1,489
Female Students	2,655	589	2,066

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Tompkins Cortland Community College, there are 4,442 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,062 students were attending classes through distance learning (424 students are enrolled exclusively and 638 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	4,442
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	424
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	638
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	3,380