- Onondaga Community College makes high quality educational programs and services accessible to our diverse citizenry, empowering individuals to explore and discover their inherent potential and to transform themselves to live, work and thrive in our global community.
School Highlights
Onondaga Community College serves 9,297 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 9,297 students
- In-state tuition: $4,884
- Out-state tuition: $9,184
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Onondaga Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 785 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Onondaga Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/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
785 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Onondaga Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Onondaga Community College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,297 students
746 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
3,264 students
519 students
# Part-Time Students
6,033 students
514 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
929 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,264 students
502 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,033 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
799 students
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
12%
18%
% White
57%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
15%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2477%
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)
$35,300
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,884 is less than the state average of $5,720. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,184 is less than the state average of $10,320. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,884
$5,720
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,184
$10,320
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,996
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$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
- Onondaga Community College is a college of the State University of New York system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is the sponsor for Onondaga Community College. In 1962, OCC opened its doors to 500 entering freshmen at Midtown Plaza in the urban center of Syracuse, New York. Outgrowing the city center location, the College moved to its present site in 1973, situated on 216 acres on Onondaga Hill, four miles from the city. The campus is noted for its hills, wooded terrain and expansive views of the surrounding countryside. Eight buildings housing over 50 different degree-granting programs and student residence halls designed to accommodate up to 500 students (slated to open in fall 2006) make up the present campus. Enrollment has grown from the original 500 to over 8,000 students. The curricula have been expanded from an original offering of eight programs to 47 today; the faculty has grown to keep pace with enrollment; the original graduating class of 1962 numbered 177. Now, nearly 1500 degrees are awarded annually. More than 20,000 persons have graduated since 1964 and over 500,000 citizens have availed themselves of the college's programs and services. Onondaga Community College students experience success in transferring to four-year colleges, both within and outside the State University of New York system. At the same time, the number of students completing the technological or career-oriented programs equals those planning to earn Baccalaureate degrees. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as job-entry educational experiences or transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses. An advantage of the SUNY system is that credits are easily transferable between campuses for students who want to continue their education beyond the community college level. We also offer shorter certificate programs. We are in the forefront of efforts to meet the accelerating pace of technological developments and requirements of continuing educational opportunity for all. The College endeavors to provide the full college experience and offers a full compliment of clubs and organizations to enrich student life. A comprehensive array of student support services enables our students to be successful in achieving their academic goals no matter what their life stage when entering the academic setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Onondaga Community College cost?
Onondaga Community College's tuition is approximately $4,884 for In-State students and $9,184 for Out-State students.
What is Onondaga Community College's ranking?
Onondaga Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Largest student body.
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