C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100

Sinclair Community College

4-Year Public
📍 Dayton, Ohio 45402
Outcomes
B
66/100
Affordability
B
70/100
Resources
B
68/100
Experience
C+
55/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Quick Stats

17,431
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
100%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,824
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Sinclair Community College

31% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 5,386 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$75,304
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,420
1-Year Change
+1.6%
For parents & investors

The Sinclair Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $75,304
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,420/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 45402 (14.7% cap, Dayton)

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🏆 Where Sinclair Community College Ranks

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

🥇
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
of 8 schools
🥈
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
of 60 schools
🥈
Retail Management
of 12 schools
🥈
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
of 43 schools
#11
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
of 23 schools
#12
Criminal Justice/Police Science
of 100 schools
#12
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
of 100 schools
#17
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
of 100 schools
#19
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
of 100 schools
#22
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,889 $7,636

Financial Aid

80%
Receive Any Aid
39%
Receive Pell Grants
36%
Take Out Loans
$5,824
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,855
$30,001 - $48,000$4,546
$48,001 - $75,000$6,703
$75,001 - $110,000$8,192
$110,001+$8,559

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation 1,767 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 849 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 351 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 267 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 247 grads/yr Real Estate 240 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 235 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 196 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, General 175 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 155 grads/yr Retail Management 139 grads/yr Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 131 grads/yr Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 120 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 117 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 108 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 107 grads/yr Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 103 grads/yr Small Business Administration/Management 102 grads/yr Social Work 102 grads/yr Psychology, General 88 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Order clerks
$45k/yr 89,500 jobs
Customer service representatives
$43k/yr 2,814,000 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

Student Demographics

17,431
Total Students
56%
Women
42%
Traditional Age (18-24)
31%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Hispanic 5%
Black 15%
Asian 3%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 31%
With Family 69%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~5,386 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 42%
Hybrid (Some Online) 21%
Fully Online 37%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 42%
25-64 (Adult) 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Sinclair 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 Sinclair Community College?
Tuition at Sinclair Community College is $3,889 for in-state students and $7,636 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,824.
What is the graduation rate at Sinclair Community College?
The graduation rate at Sinclair Community College is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Sinclair Community College a good school?
Sinclair Community College has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Sinclair Community College?
Sinclair Community College has a total enrollment of 17,431 students.
Is there rental demand near Sinclair Community College?
Yes! Approximately 31% of students at Sinclair Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 5,386 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Dayton area.

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