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Onondaga Community College

Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, NY · Suburb · 4,456 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Onondaga Community College, a vibrant SUNY institution located in Syracuse, New York, is best known for its accessible pathways to four-year degrees and high-demand career preparation in fields like nursing, cybersecurity, and sound recording technology. Uniquely positioned as a residential community college, OCC offers a rich student experience featuring modern campus housing, active student organizations, and a nationally recognized NJCAA athletics program highlighted by its powerhouse men's lacrosse team. The college distinctly stands out for its state-of-the-art facilities—including the SRC Arena—and its seamless transfer partnerships, which offer direct pipelines to top institutions like neighboring Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical University.


Wikipedia:Onondaga Community College (OCC) is a public community college with its main campus in Onondaga, New York, United States. The college serves Onondaga County and Central New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

Location
Syracuse, NY, 13215-4585 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
SYR · Syracuse
9 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$16,585
Out-of-state COA
$21,875
Avg net price
$8,562
Room & board
$11,862
In-state tuition
$6,102
Out-of-state tuition
$11,392
Books & supplies
$700/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,490
$30–48k
$6,958
$48–75k
$10,307
$75–110k
$13,269
$110k+
$15,707
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
26%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
25%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
45%
Median earnings (6yr)
$34,215
Median earnings (10yr)
$41,190
Median debt
$10,000
Monthly loan payment
$106
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,364$10,546
Debt (90th percentile)
$15,750
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
40%
Median family income
$24,817
Independent students
28%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
30%
Race & ethnicity
White
54%
Hispanic
9%
Black
19%
Asian
5%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
5%
Institutional
Endowment
$17M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
24%
Avg faculty salary
$6,206/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,997
Federal loan rate
18%

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