Onondaga Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Onondaga Community College is a public community college in Syracuse, New York, serving roughly 4,456 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,562 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,102. Student demographics in federal data include White (54.4%) and Black or African American (18.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,102
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,562 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,456 69.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 27.39%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 39.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 17.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 23.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 10,626
- Room & Board: $11,862 annual estimate
Onondaga Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Onondaga Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Onondaga Community College?
Onondaga Community College is located in Syracuse, NY (ZIP 13215-4585).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Onondaga Community College public or private?
Onondaga Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Onondaga Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,102 in-state, $11,392 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,562.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,490 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,958 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,307 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,269 |
| $110,001+ | $15,707 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,408.
How big is Onondaga Community College?
Total enrollment: 4,456 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 10,626 students.
About 70% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Onondaga Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 27.39%.
First-year retention: 54.6%.
What do graduates of Onondaga Community College earn?
Median earnings: $34,215 six years after entry; $41,190 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,000.
27.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Onondaga Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (86 completions)
- General Studies (81 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (73 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (68 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (63 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (39 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (32 completions)
- Art/Art Studies, General (32 completions)
- Broadcast Journalism (24 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Onondaga Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 27.39%; median earnings $41,190 at 10 years; net price $8,562. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,102
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Onondaga Community College was $6,102.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,562
2024 Value
In 2024 Onondaga Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,562.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$34,248 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,562 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,408 4-Year In-State Tuition
$45,568 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,862 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,664 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$74,656 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Onondaga Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
18.23% 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 Onondaga 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 Onondaga 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 | $4,756 | $8,928 | $12,064 |
| 2014 | $4,884 | $9,184 | $8,773 |
| 2015 | $5,014 | $9,184 | $8,639 |
| 2016 | $5,154 | $9,724 | $7,835 |
| 2017 | $5,154 | $9,724 | $8,049 |
| 2018 | $5,484 | $10,384 | $7,452 |
| 2019 | $5,574 | $10,564 | $7,390 |
| 2020 | $5,754 | $10,844 | $6,410 |
| 2021 | $5,754 | $10,844 | $6,038 |
| 2022 | $5,890 | $11,080 | $6,121 |
| 2023 | $6,042 | $11,332 | $7,178 |
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
Onondaga Community College reported total enrollment of about 4,456 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (54.4%), Black or African American (18.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.7%). About 27.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
69.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Onondaga Community College in 2024 is 4,456 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 10,626 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
54.6%
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 54.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
19.58% 100% Completion Time
27.39% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.58% of students graduating from Onondaga 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: 35% male / 65% female
- General Studies: 43% male / 57% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 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 Onondaga Community College.
Return on Investment
$10,000 Median Student Debt
$41,190 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.28% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1102.70% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Onondaga Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 43 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 86 completions
2. General Studies: 81 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 73 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 68 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 63 completions
6. Public Administration and Social Service: 39 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 32 completions
8. Art/Art Studies, General: 32 completions
9. Broadcast Journalism: 24 completions
Most popular programs at Onondaga Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Onondaga Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Onondaga Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 23.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,206
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,997
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Onondaga Community College is a public institution located in Syracuse, NY, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Humanities/Humanistic Studies, General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 4,456 students. Student body composition includes White (54.4%), Black or African American (18.7%), Hispanic or Latino (8.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 27.39%. Approximately 27.77% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Syracuse, NY 13215-4585
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 27.39% graduation rate at Onondaga 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 Onondaga Community College located?
Onondaga Community College is located in Syracuse, NY.
How much does Onondaga Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,102 and average net price is $8,562 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,862 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Onondaga Community College?
Onondaga Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 10,626 students, White (54.4%), Black or African American (18.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Onondaga Community College?
About 39.5% of students at Onondaga Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Onondaga Community College earn?
Median earnings are $34,215 six years after entry and $41,190 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Onondaga Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 27.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Onondaga Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,000.
Is Onondaga Community College public or private?
Onondaga Community College is a public institution located in Syracuse, NY.
Is Onondaga Community College an HBCU?
No. Onondaga Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Onondaga Community College a tribal college?
No. Onondaga Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Onondaga Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Onondaga Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.7%).
Is Onondaga Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Onondaga 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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- Syracuse, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
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- National benchmarks
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- All schools in New York
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.