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SUNY Tompkins Cortland Community College

  • 2 Year
  • Dryden, NY
  • 305 reviews
    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Professors
      C+
    2. Value
      C
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Safety
      B
    5. Student Life
      C-
    6. Location
      C+
    TC3 is a public college located in Dryden, New York. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,830 undergraduate students. The TC3 acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, and Business. Graduating 36% of students, TC3 alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $25,100.
    About SUNY Tompkins Cortland Community College...
    Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division III
    Athletic Conference
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    Address
    170 North St
    Dryden, NY 13053
    Branch of
    SUNY System
    Website
    tc3.edu
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    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
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    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    —
    High School GPA
    —

    Cost

    Net Price
    $10,047/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,487/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    92%

    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    85%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.33 responses
    75%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.20 responses
    85%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.20 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      229 Graduates
    • Nursing
      66 Graduates
    • Business
      58 Graduates
    • International Business
      44 Graduates
    • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
      28 Graduates
    • Police and Criminal Science
      26 Graduates
    • Human Services
      25 Graduates
    • Child Care Provider
      22 Graduates
    • Information Science
      20 Graduates
    • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
      19 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,830Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    802
    Undergrads Over 25
    20%
    Pell Grant
    69%
    Varsity Athletes
    9%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
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    Day Care Services
    Yes
    69%
    of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities.29 responses
    46%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.28 responses
    27%
    of students highly rate the performing arts facilities.11 responses

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $31,100/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    36%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
    National
    83%

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    SUNY Tompkins Cortland Community College Reviews

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    Tompkins Cortland is, in my opinion, the best college for any student who is nervous about going to college. All the professors and staff members are so generous and kind, they're always willing to talk and help you with anything you need. The college also offers free tutoring and health care in the health center. One thing I love most about Tompkins Cortland Community College is that it is widely diverse. In just my first year there I have met so many people from other countries such as Spain and Jamacia! Every dorm is an apartment style, which provides each student with privacy and a bit of their own space. Campus police are active on campus 24/7 and are always making an effort to get to know the students on campus.
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    Overall, Tompkins Cortland provides a fantastic stepping stone to the future. In terms of academics, Tompkins Cortland benefits from the surrounding colleges (Cornell and Ithaca College) and has access to a number of their resources and professors. Additionally, it is seen as a low-cost option to those looking to begin their college career without taking the full financial plunge. It further benefits from being part of the SUNY network. Unfortunately, the low-cost label also brings the somewhat true stereotype of lower academic standards (certainly when compared to other local 4-year schools). But overall, Tompkins Cortland is a great place to begin a degree or get a jumpstart on a career.
    For me, life is about the journey, not the destination. If you want to live a real college experience including a great social scene, this college would not be my first pick if I were you. The scene is mostly low income based city kids and not many students are interested in getting to know each other. You can tell the dorm staff make attempts (small and very rare attempts) at puting together social activities, but even these activities are mediocre at best. Maybe I'm comparing my experience here too much to what my friends experience at their 4-year universities, but I feel there has to be a better school with a more vibrant social scene and a staff that puts more effort into making sure students stay connected and interested. Anyone that dorms on campus would tell you they're bored and can't wait to get out. Other than that the professors and staff are nice and serious about their professions.