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Tompkins Cortland Community College

Dryden, NY·Public·1,456 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,456 students.

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Accept
1,456
Students
$12,851
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$34,600
Earnings
10 yr
$8,250
Debt

About This School

Tompkins Cortland Community College is a public institution located in Dryden, New York with approximately 1,456 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,851 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) is a public community college in Dryden, New York. It is supported by Cortland and Tompkins Counties and has extension sites that are located in Ithaca and Cortland. It is part of the State University of New York system.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path into the workforce or a stepping stone to a four-year school — at $12,851/year after aid and only $8,250 in median debt at graduation, the financial risk is genuinely low. That said, median earnings of $34,600 a decade after enrollment suggest graduates aren't landing high-paying careers, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether it connects to a clear next step.

Founded
1968
Setting
Distant rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions16%
Business & Marketing11%
Computer Science3%
Communications3%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
English1%
Biological Sciences0%
Engineering0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,946
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,831
Avg Net Price
$12,851
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants17%
Median debt at graduation$8,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.2x

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

White63%
Black8%
Hispanic/Latino11%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,456 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Tompkins Cortland Community College

170 North St

Dryden, NY 13053-0139

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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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