Description
Tompkins-Cortland Community College, also known as TC3, offers career training and transfer opportunities to some of the country’s most prestigious four-year schools. Located in Dryden, New York with centers in Ithaca and Cortland, TC3 has more than 50 program offerings. Academics include career-oriented programs like Computer Forensics, Aviation Science, Chemical Dependency Counseling and Paralegal Studies.
Transfer degrees may be obtained in everything from Creative Writing to Teacher Education to Social Science to General Studies.
A great number of TC3 students who do decide to transfer go on to Cornell University, an Ivy League school and Ithaca, also a top-ranking college.
Additional options at TC3 include an internship at Disney World as well as a study abroad program.
Student life at TC3 includes student housing options as well as numerous clubs and athletic and recreational activities.
Student services help students with all aspects of their educational experience and include career and transfer counseling, multicultural service, tutoring, health services and disability support.
TC3 has an open admissions policy. However, those applying to the Nursing program must meet additional requirements.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Quick Facts
Location
Northeast
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$4,231
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,111
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
3,699
Students
- Total Students
- 3,699
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 77%
- Part-Time
- 23%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 99%
- Out-of-State
- 1%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 7%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 86%
- Latino
- 3%
- Other
- 3%
Students State Origin
- New York
- 99%
- Other
- 1%
International Students
- International
- 2%
- Domestic
- 98%
