Description

At Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, New York you can aim for an internship with a top American company, prepare for transfer to a respected four-year school and participate in one of the liveliest arts festivals in the upstate New York area.

Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Onondaga Community College offers transfer degrees in the Liberal Arts and Sciences, with many Onondaga students choosing to go on to four-year SUNY schools such as SUNY Purchase or SUNY Oneonta or other public and private universities in New York and beyond.

Onondaga also has programs for those who would like to start their career sooner rather than later, offering associate’s degrees in such fields as Automotive Technology, Childcare, Culinary Arts, Firefighting, Practical Nursing and Surgical Technology.

Since classes are offered in the evening, on weekends and online, students can find a schedule that works for them.

Arts Across Campus is probably one of the most exciting parts of Onondaga’s student life. An annual event, Arts Across Campus hosts film festivals, art exhibits, musical concerts and theatre and dance productions by well-known artists.

Another great offering unique to Onondaga is its internship program, which gives students the chance to work at Disney World for a semester or year while earning college credit.

Open enrollment allows any student with a high school diploma or GED to enroll at any time.

Financial aid is also available to those who qualify.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.sunyocc.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$7,446

Out-of-State Tuition

$7,446

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

12,184

Students

Total Students
12,184

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
54%
Part-Time
46%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
95%
Out-of-State
5%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
8%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
73%
Latino
2%
Other
16%

Students State Origin

New York
95%
Other
5%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%