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
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%