Sinclair Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Sinclair Community College is a public community college in Dayton, Ohio, with about 13,308 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,992 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,675. Student demographics in federal data include White (60.4%) and Black or African American (18.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,675
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,992 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 13,308 26.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.11%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 45.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 32.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 35,948
- Room & Board: $6,993 annual estimate
Sinclair Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Sinclair Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Sinclair Community College?
Sinclair Community College is located in Dayton, OH (ZIP 45402-1460).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Sinclair Community College public or private?
Sinclair Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Sinclair Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,675 in-state, $8,556 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,992.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,592 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,379 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,865 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,460 |
| $110,001+ | $8,785 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,700.
How big is Sinclair Community College?
Total enrollment: 13,308 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 35,948 students.
About 27% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Sinclair Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 41.11%.
First-year retention: 80.0%.
What do graduates of Sinclair Community College earn?
Median earnings: $33,821 six years after entry; $37,558 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
31.07% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Sinclair Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation (1,767 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (849 completions)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (351 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (267 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (247 completions)
- Real Estate (240 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (235 completions)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies (196 completions)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General (175 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (155 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Sinclair Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.11%; median earnings $37,558 at 10 years; net price $5,992. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,675
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Sinclair Community College was $3,675.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,992
2024 Value
In 2024 Sinclair Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,992.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,968 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,992 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,700 4-Year In-State Tuition
$34,224 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,993 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$696 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,364 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$45,456 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Sinclair Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.07% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
21.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Sinclair Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Sinclair Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,304 | $6,600 | $4,363 |
| 2014 | $2,304 | $6,592 | $4,754 |
| 2015 | $2,476 | $6,868 | $4,512 |
| 2016 | $2,476 | $6,868 | $4,125 |
| 2017 | $2,546 | $6,938 | $3,258 |
| 2018 | $2,870 | $7,271 | $4,898 |
| 2019 | $2,955 | $7,356 | $4,208 |
| 2020 | $3,195 | $8,076 | $4,959 |
| 2021 | $3,195 | $8,076 | $4,844 |
| 2022 | $3,435 | $8,316 | $5,628 |
| 2023 | $3,435 | $8,316 | $5,741 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Sinclair Community College reported total enrollment of about 13,308 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (60.4%), Black or African American (18.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%). About 31.07% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
26.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Sinclair Community College in 2024 is 13,308 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 35,948 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 60.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
41.11% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Sinclair Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation: 75% male / 25% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 55% male / 45% female
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 49% male / 51% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Sinclair Community College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$37,558 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.95% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1467.01% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Sinclair Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 161 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation: 1,767 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 849 completions
3. Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 351 completions
4. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 267 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 247 completions
6. Real Estate: 240 completions
7. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 235 completions
8. Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies: 196 completions
9. Hospitality Administration/Management, General: 175 completions
Most popular programs at Sinclair Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Sinclair Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Sinclair Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 32.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,506
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,687
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Sinclair Community College is a public institution located in Dayton, OH, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation, Business Administration and Management, General, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. Enrollment is approximately 13,308 students. Student body composition includes White (60.4%), Black or African American (18.1%), Hispanic or Latino (5.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.11%. Approximately 31.07% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Dayton, OH 45402-1460
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 161 distinct degree programs, Sinclair Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sinclair Community College located?
Sinclair Community College is located in Dayton, OH.
How much does Sinclair Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,675 and average net price is $5,992 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,993 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Sinclair Community College?
Sinclair Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 35,948 students, White (60.4%), Black or African American (18.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Sinclair Community College?
About 45.2% of students at Sinclair Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Sinclair Community College earn?
Median earnings are $33,821 six years after entry and $37,558 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Sinclair Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Sinclair Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is Sinclair Community College public or private?
Sinclair Community College is a public institution located in Dayton, OH.
Is Sinclair Community College an HBCU?
No. Sinclair Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Sinclair Community College a tribal college?
No. Sinclair Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Sinclair Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Sinclair Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.6%).
Is Sinclair Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Sinclair Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Ohio trade schools profile
- Dayton, Ohio city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.