Tompkins Cortland Community College
Tompkins Cortland Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Dryden, NY. Tompkins Cortland Community College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Tompkins Cortland Community College is $6,970 for New York residents and $12,855 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 0.19% from last year at Tompkins Cortland.
- Total 4,958 students have enrolled in Tompkins Cortland and, of that, 439 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Tompkins Cortland offers 49 programs and 15 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Tompkins Cortland is 26% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Tompkins Cortland Community College is $6,970 for New York residents and $12,855 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 0.19% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | New York Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6,547 | $12,202 |
| 2022 | $6,625 | $12,280 |
| 2023 | $6,790 | $12,558 |
| 2024 | $6,946 | $12,831 |
| 2025 | $6,970 | $12,855 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Tompkins Cortland Community College offers 49 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 16 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Tompkins Cortland Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 37 | 10 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 7 | 4 |
| Total | 49 | 16 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 127 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 90 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 50 |
| Business Administration and Management | 25 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 12 |
Student Population
Total 4,958 students have enrolled to Tompkins Cortland Community College. By gender, there are 2,117 male and 2,841 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.75 to 1.
Tompkins Cortland Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 439 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 31 | 20 | 11 |
| Asian | 133 | 63 | 70 |
| Black or African American | 227 | 109 | 118 |
| Hispanic | 282 | 106 | 176 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| White | 3,181 | 1,351 | 1,830 |
| Two or More Races | 178 | 67 | 111 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 847 | 365 | 482 |
| Total | 4,958 | 2,117 | 2,841 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Tompkins Cortland Community College is 26% and the transfer-out rate is 18%. The average financial aid amount is $2,219 and 89% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 26% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| Retention Rate | 50% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $2,219 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 47 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 182 |