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Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH·Public·12,585 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Ohio residents. graduation rate is below 40%. 100% freshman retention — students rarely leave.

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12,585
Students
$5,741
Net Price
32%
Grad Rate
$32,100
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Sinclair Community College is a public institution located in Dayton, Ohio with approximately 12,585 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,741 per year. The graduation rate is 32%, and the typical graduate earns $32,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Sinclair Community College, a/k/a Sinclair College, is a public community college in Dayton, Ohio, United States.

At just $5,741 per year after aid and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, this is one of the most affordable paths to a degree or credential you'll find. The 32% graduation rate is worth paying attention to — most students who start here don't finish, so you'll want to be honest with yourself about your support system and commitment before enrolling. If you complete your program, the median earnings of $32,100 a decade out are modest, making this a better fit for career-focused certificates and transfer pathways than for students expecting a big salary bump.

Founded
1887
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing51%
Health Professions17%
Computer Science5%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Psychology1%
Education1%
Communications1%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,435
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,316
Avg Net Price
$5,741
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
32%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
100%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

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

Student Body

White62%
Black17%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (12,585 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Sinclair Community College

444 W. Third St.

Dayton, OH 45402-1460

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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.

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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