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Tompkins Cortland Community College, also referred to as TC3, is located in the Town of Dryden, New York, United States. It was founded in the year 1968 and is under the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The extension sites of this college are at Ithaca and Cortland. The college offers students more than 50 degree and certificate programs in various areas of study including accounting, business administration, human services, paralegal studies, and computer science.
Students of TC3 are involved in college sports such as baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, softball, and volleyball. There are several student clubs and organizations on campus including the Spanish Speakers Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Omega Christian Fellowship, Media Club, and Nursing Club.
The campus of Tompkins Cortland Community College is in Dryden, NY, which is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Tompkins Cortland Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art and business and management.
Its open admissions system makes Tompkins Cortland Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Tompkins Cortland Community College had 3,213 students enrolled (3,384 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Tompkins Cortland Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Tompkins Cortland Community College
170 North St
Dryden, NY 13053-0139
General Phone: (607) 844-8211
http://www.TC3.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 175 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities, creative writing |
| Business and Management | 94 | business management, international business, accounting technology, entrepreneurship |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 49 | registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and police, forensic science, criminal justice and administration |
| Family and Social Work | 27 | community organization, child care management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 22 | commercial art, photography |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer support, information science, computer and info science |
| Law | 16 | legal assistant |
| Media | 13 | radio and TV tech, communication studies |
| Hospitality | 10 | hotel management |
| Office and Administration | 7 | administrative assistant |
| Science | 7 | biotechnology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | substance abuse counseling |
| Engineering | 6 | engineering |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | conservation |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | secondary teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | electronics tech |
| Construction Trades | 2 | construction trades |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | parks and recreation management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 1 | avionics maintenance |
Number of programs and degrees for Tompkins Cortland Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 504 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Tompkins Cortland Community College had a total enrollment of 3,213 students (3,384 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 97% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
Tompkins Cortland Community College offers campus housing for 546 of its 3,384 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dryden, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,780 |
| Room and board | $ 5,600 |
| Room charge | $ 5,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Tompkins Cortland Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 678800)
Tompkins Cortland Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $71,731 | 20 | $65,464 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $50,058 | 6 | $50,157 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $46,530 | 5 | $44,161 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 9 | $39,425 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $63,160 | 40 | $54,646 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tompkins Cortland Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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