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Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH·Public·13,308 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Ohio residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 13,308 students.

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13,308
Students
$5,992
Net Price
41%
Grad Rate
$32,100
Earnings
10 yr
$12,000
Debt

About This School

Sinclair Community College is a public institution located in Dayton, Ohio with approximately 13,308 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,992 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, 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
Avg Faculty Salary
$8,506

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing47%
Health Professions18%
Computer Science5%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Psychology1%
Engineering1%
Communications1%
Education1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,675
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,556
Avg Net Price
$5,992
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$4,592
$30–48k$4,379
$48–75k$5,865
$75–110k$8,460
$110k+$8,785

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

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants31%
Median debt at graduation$12,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
41%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
80%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$30,200
Female graduates$24,800

Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.7x

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

White60%
Black18%
Hispanic/Latino6%
Asian2%
Two or more races5%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%
International3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (13,308 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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