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Cayuga County Community College

Auburn, NY·Public·1,187 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,187 students.

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1,187
Students
$8,662
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$34,600
Earnings
10 yr
$12,000
Debt

About This School

Cayuga County Community College is a public institution located in Auburn, New York with approximately 1,187 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,662 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Cayuga Community College, formerly Cayuga County Community College, is a public community college in Cayuga County, New York, United States. It is part of the SUNY system and began in 1953 as Auburn Community College. Its main campus is in Auburn, New York. The college also serves Oswego County with its branch campus in Fulton.

This SUNY community college is a genuinely affordable option — at just $7,278/year net price and a median debt of only $6,462, you can earn a degree without the financial hole that haunts many graduates. The concern worth noting is that median earnings sit at $34,600 ten years out, which is modest, so this makes the most sense as a transfer springboard to a four-year school rather than a final credential for high-earning career goals. If you're looking to complete general education requirements cheaply before transferring, or need a local, low-cost start, this delivers real value.

Founded
1953
Setting
Distant town
Avg Faculty Salary
$8,922

Popular Programs

Health Professions23%
Business & Marketing12%
Computer Science2%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Social Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$7,056
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,336
Avg Net Price
$8,662
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$5,334
$30–48k$6,485
$48–75k$10,243
$75–110k$13,743
$110k+$15,726

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants16%
Median debt at graduation$12,000

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$16,709

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$31,700
Female graduates$25,000

Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.9x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White70%
Black13%
Hispanic/Latino4%
Asian2%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%
International3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,187 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Cayuga County Community College

197 Franklin Street

Auburn, NY 13021-3099

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Official Links

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Official School Resources
Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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