Cayuga County Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Cayuga County Community College is a public community college in Auburn, New York, enrolling about 1,187 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,662 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $7,056. Student demographics in federal data include White (70.2%) and Black or African American (12.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,056
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,662 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,187 62.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 30.07%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 43.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 32.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,693
- Room & Board: $10,570 annual estimate
Cayuga County Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Cayuga County Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cayuga County Community College?
Cayuga County Community College is located in Auburn, NY (ZIP 13021-3099).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Cayuga County Community College public or private?
Cayuga County Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Cayuga County Community College cost?
Published tuition: $7,056 in-state, $12,336 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,662.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,334 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,485 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,243 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,743 |
| $110,001+ | $15,726 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $28,224.
How big is Cayuga County Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,187 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,693 students.
About 62% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cayuga County Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 30.07%.
First-year retention: 59.7%.
What do graduates of Cayuga County Community College earn?
Median earnings: $34,432 six years after entry; $38,709 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
16.34% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cayuga County Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (80 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (31 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (30 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (24 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (13 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (10 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (10 completions)
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician (5 completions)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (5 completions)
- Environmental Science (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cayuga County Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 30.07%; median earnings $38,709 at 10 years; net price $8,662. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,056
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cayuga County Community College was $7,056.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,662
2024 Value
In 2024 Cayuga County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,662.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$34,648 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,662 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$28,224 4-Year In-State Tuition
$49,344 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,570 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,900 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$19,526 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$78,104 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Cayuga County Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
16.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.76% 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 Cayuga County 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 Cayuga County 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 | $4,482 | $8,572 | $6,503 |
| 2014 | $4,596 | $8,796 | $6,407 |
| 2015 | $4,742 | $9,068 | $5,602 |
| 2016 | $5,043 | $9,542 | $5,657 |
| 2017 | $5,116 | $9,660 | $6,264 |
| 2018 | $5,290 | $9,948 | $5,288 |
| 2019 | $5,560 | $10,404 | $5,796 |
| 2020 | $5,884 | $10,876 | $5,922 |
| 2021 | $6,292 | $11,284 | $6,173 |
| 2022 | $6,292 | $11,284 | $7,319 |
| 2023 | $6,462 | $11,598 | $7,278 |
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
Cayuga County Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,187 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (70.2%), Black or African American (12.6%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (7.0%). About 16.34% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
62.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cayuga County Community College in 2024 is 1,187 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,693 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
59.7%
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 70.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.88% 100% Completion Time
30.07% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.88% of students graduating from Cayuga County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 36% male / 64% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 3% male / 97% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 60% male / 40% 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 Cayuga County Community College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$38,709 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.00% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1017.21% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cayuga County Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 80 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 31 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 30 completions
4. Health Professions and Related Programs: 24 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 13 completions
6. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 10 completions
7. Public Administration and Social Service: 10 completions
8. Recording Arts Technology/Technician: 5 completions
9. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 5 completions
Most popular programs at Cayuga County Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cayuga County Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cayuga County Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 32.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,922
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,172
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cayuga County Community College is a public institution located in Auburn, NY, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,187 students. Student body composition includes White (70.2%), Black or African American (12.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 30.07%. Approximately 16.34% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Auburn, NY 13021-3099
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 30.07% graduation rate at Cayuga County 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 Cayuga County Community College located?
Cayuga County Community College is located in Auburn, NY.
How much does Cayuga County Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $7,056 and average net price is $8,662 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,570 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Cayuga County Community College?
Cayuga County Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,693 students, White (70.2%), Black or African American (12.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Cayuga County Community College?
About 43.7% of students at Cayuga County Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Cayuga County Community College earn?
Median earnings are $34,432 six years after entry and $38,709 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cayuga County Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 30.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cayuga County Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is Cayuga County Community College public or private?
Cayuga County Community College is a public institution located in Auburn, NY.
Is Cayuga County Community College an HBCU?
No. Cayuga County Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cayuga County Community College a tribal college?
No. Cayuga County Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Cayuga County Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Cayuga County Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.7%).
Is Cayuga County Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Cayuga County 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.