Tompkins Cortland Community College Tuition & Completion
Tompkins Cortland Community College is a public community college in Dryden, New York, enrolling about 1,469 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,723 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,970. Student demographics in federal data include White (61.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,970
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,723 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,469 64.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 25.55%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 40.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 25.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,188
- Room & Board: $11,626 annual estimate
Tompkins Cortland Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Tompkins Cortland Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Tompkins Cortland Community College?
Tompkins Cortland Community College is located in Dryden, NY (ZIP 13053-0139).
Is Tompkins Cortland Community College public or private?
Tompkins Cortland Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Tompkins Cortland Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,970 in-state, $12,855 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,723.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,861 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,117 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,629 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,591 |
| $110,001+ | $19,857 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $27,880.
How big is Tompkins Cortland Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,469 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,188 students.
About 64% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Tompkins Cortland Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 25.55%.
First-year retention: 49.9%.
What do graduates of Tompkins Cortland Community College earn?
Median earnings: $33,296 six years after entry; $40,707 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,750.
16.75% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Tompkins Cortland Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (129 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (90 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (50 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (27 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (13 completions)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (12 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (11 completions)
- Computer Science (9 completions)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal (9 completions)
- Commercial and Advertising Art (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Tompkins Cortland Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 25.55%; median earnings $40,707 at 10 years; net price $12,723. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,970
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tompkins Cortland Community College was $6,970.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,723
2024 Value
In 2024 Tompkins Cortland Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,723.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,892 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,723 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$27,880 4-Year In-State Tuition
$51,420 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,626 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,442 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,038 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$80,152 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Tompkins Cortland Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
16.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.43% 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 Tompkins Cortland 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 Tompkins Cortland 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 | $5,085 | $9,685 | $9,409 |
| 2014 | $5,491 | $10,291 | $9,595 |
| 2015 | $5,666 | $10,616 | $9,721 |
| 2016 | $5,832 | $10,922 | $9,819 |
| 2017 | $6,014 | $11,264 | $10,450 |
| 2018 | $6,046 | $11,296 | $10,558 |
| 2019 | $6,258 | $11,658 | $11,584 |
| 2020 | $6,547 | $12,202 | $10,362 |
| 2021 | $6,625 | $12,280 | $11,673 |
| 2022 | $6,790 | $12,558 | $10,260 |
| 2023 | $6,946 | $12,831 | $12,851 |
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
Tompkins Cortland Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,469 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (61.1%), Hispanic or Latino (12.2%), and Black or African American (8.6%). About 16.75% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
64.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Tompkins Cortland Community College in 2024 is 1,469 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,188 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
49.9%
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 61.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
19.63% 100% Completion Time
25.55% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.63% of students graduating from Tompkins Cortland Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 34% male / 66% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 8% male / 92% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 44% male / 56% 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 Tompkins Cortland Community College.
Return on Investment
$15,750 Median Student Debt
$40,707 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.69% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
699.87% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Tompkins Cortland Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 36 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 129 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 90 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 50 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 27 completions
5. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 13 completions
6. Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 12 completions
7. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 11 completions
8. Computer Science: 9 completions
9. Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Tompkins Cortland Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Tompkins Cortland Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Tompkins Cortland Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,210
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,333
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Tompkins Cortland Community College is a public institution located in Dryden, NY, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,469 students. Student body composition includes White (61.1%), Hispanic or Latino (12.2%), Black or African American (8.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 25.55%. Approximately 16.75% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Dryden, NY 13053-0139
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 25.55% graduation rate at Tompkins Cortland Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tompkins Cortland Community College located?
Tompkins Cortland Community College is located in Dryden, NY.
How much does Tompkins Cortland Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,970 and average net price is $12,723 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,626 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Tompkins Cortland Community College?
Tompkins Cortland Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,188 students, White (61.1%), Hispanic or Latino (12.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Tompkins Cortland Community College?
About 40.4% of students at Tompkins Cortland Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Tompkins Cortland Community College earn?
Median earnings are $33,296 six years after entry and $40,707 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Tompkins Cortland Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 25.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Tompkins Cortland Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,750.
Is Tompkins Cortland Community College public or private?
Tompkins Cortland Community College is a public institution located in Dryden, NY.
Is Tompkins Cortland Community College an HBCU?
No. Tompkins Cortland Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Tompkins Cortland Community College a tribal college?
No. Tompkins Cortland Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Tompkins Cortland Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Tompkins Cortland Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.2%).
Is Tompkins Cortland Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Tompkins Cortland 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
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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.