Sinclair Community College is a community college located in Dayton, Ohio that was established in 1887, and is named after David A. Sinclair, a Scottish immigrant and secretary of the Dayton YMCA. The college operates satellite locations in Englewood, Huber Heights, and Mason. According to the enrollment figures, it is one of the largest community college campuses in North America.
The college has been recognized as an elite Vanguard Learning College by the League for Innovation in the Community College. It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study. Sinclair is a member of the Ohio Community College Athletic Association (OCCAC) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Their official mascot is Tartan Pride and their sports teams are nicknamed the Tartans.
Sinclair Community College is found in Dayton, OH. Dayton is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Sinclair Community College.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, engineering technician, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Sinclair Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 18,691 in 2007 at Sinclair Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We help individuals turn dreams into achievable goals through accessible, high quality, affordable learning opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
Sinclair Community College
444 W. Third St.
Dayton, OH 45402-1460
General Phone: (937) 512-3000
http://www.sinclair.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 278 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, history, political science, English, creative writing, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 267 | automotive tech, industrial production tech, mechanical engineering related tech, HVAC tech, electromechanical tech, architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, ... |
| Medical Support And Technology | 181 | radiation therapist, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech, dental hygienist, electrocardiograph tech, surgical tech, allied health and medical assisting, hematology tech, ... |
| Business And Management | 165 | business, business management, human resources, accounting, management information systems, banking, marketing studies, retail, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 126 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Administration | 90 | medical records tech, medical secretary, medical transcription, medical office management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 85 | computer and info science, computer support, computer security |
| Education And Teaching | 65 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, education of physically impaired |
| Therapy And Counseling | 54 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling, psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 54 | criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech, security and loss prevention, fire protection |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 53 | commercial art, printmaking, multimedia, drawing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 46 | dietitian, occupational therapist assistant |
| Office And Administration | 43 | business support services, general office occupations, office data entry |
| Law | 37 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Hospitality | 36 | hotel management, tourism and travel, restaurant and food services management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 31 | chef training |
| Media | 30 | communication studies, photo and film tech, printing press operation |
| Engineering | 30 | engineering, industrial engineering |
| Design | 25 | interior design |
| Family And Social Work | 23 | social work, family and community services, public administration |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies, arts management |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Production Trades | 7 | tool and die tech |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 7 | real estate |
| Science | 6 | biotechnology, physics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | dance, drama, theatre design |
| Music | 5 | various music studies |
| Transportation | 5 | aviation tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Medicine | 3 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Sinclair Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,399 | 79 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 247 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 139 | 16 |
In 2007, Sinclair Community College had a total enrollment of 18,691 students (11,152 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 98% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dayton, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,646 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,038 |
Financial Aid:
Sinclair Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 311900)
Sinclair Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 114 | 122 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 45 | 65 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 42 | 50 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 80 | $73,349 | 84 | $71,307 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 48 | $52,948 | 50 | $53,717 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $46,616 | 49 | $46,241 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $40,949 | 4 | $38,398 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 26 | $37,200 | 32 | $37,200 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 183 | $58,502 | 219 | $56,098 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45 | 19 | 64 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Basketball | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 10 | 27 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Marketing, Other
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Orthopedic/Oth Phys Impairments
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Community Services
Public Administration
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Printing Press Operator
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Hematology Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Drawing
Intermedia/Multimedia
Printmaking
PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biotechnology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Protection, Other
Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sinclair Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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