C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100

Onondaga Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Syracuse, New York 13215
Outcomes
D
40/100
Affordability
B
73/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Quick Stats

8,112
Total Enrollment
25%
Graduation Rate
53%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,299
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Onondaga Community College

19% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 1,541 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$389,931
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,452
1-Year Change
+8.8%
For parents & investors

The Onondaga Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $389,931
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,452/mo — vs ~$770/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 13205 (8.1% cap, Syracuse)

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🏆 Where Onondaga Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#20
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
of 100 schools
#28
Human Services, General
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,290 $10,580
Room $6,930
Board $4,328
Total Cost (On-Campus) $21,200 $26,490

Financial Aid

88%
Receive Any Aid
59%
Receive Pell Grants
42%
Take Out Loans
$6,299
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,993
$30,001 - $48,000$5,787
$48,001 - $75,000$9,695
$75,001 - $110,000$12,676
$110,001+$13,914

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Humanities/Humanistic Studies 86 grads/yr General Studies 81 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 73 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 68 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 63 grads/yr Human Services, General 39 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 32 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 32 grads/yr Broadcast Journalism 24 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 22 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 21 grads/yr Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 20 grads/yr Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 17 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 17 grads/yr Computer Science 16 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 16 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 14 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 14 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 14 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Onondaga Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

8,112
Total Students
51%
Women
41%
Traditional Age (18-24)
19%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Hispanic 6%
Black 13%
Asian 5%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 39%
Off-Campus (Renters) 19%
With Family 42%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,541 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 76%
Hybrid (Some Online) 18%
Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%
25-64 (Adult) 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Onondaga Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Onondaga Community College?
Tuition at Onondaga Community College is $5,290 for in-state students and $10,580 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,299.
What is the graduation rate at Onondaga Community College?
The graduation rate at Onondaga Community College is 25%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Onondaga Community College a good school?
Onondaga Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Onondaga Community College?
Onondaga Community College has a total enrollment of 8,112 students.
Is there rental demand near Onondaga Community College?
Yes! Approximately 19% of students at Onondaga Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,541 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology