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Public Associate Strong 73/100

Cuyahoga Community College District

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Cleveland, Ohio

About Cuyahoga Community College District

Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution offering associate degrees based in Cleveland, Ohio. It enrolls 13,382 students (a large student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: tri-c.edu

Acceptance: —
Graduation: 14.5%
Net Price: $4,266
Median Earnings (10yr): $35,654
Enrollment: 13,382
Student : Faculty: 12:1

Accreditor Higher Learning Commission

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Strong

73/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online

Outcomes 37

Value 90

Affordability 65

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Cuyahoga Community College District.

Acceptance Rate

—

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Cuyahoga Community College District isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $4,266 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$4,266

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

32%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $3,249
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $7,249
Room & Board (off-campus): $9,200
Books & Supplies: $1,700
Other Expenses (off-campus): $3,450
Total Cost of Attendance: $11,189

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$2,941
$30,001 – $48,000

$3,646
$48,001 – $75,000

$6,005
$75,001 – $110,000

$8,699
Over $110,000

$10,491

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,070

10% percentile

$2,000

25% percentile

$8,150

Median percentile

$9,500

75% percentile

$18,666

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $4,750 ↓ $3,400

No Pell $4,500 ↓ $3,650

Dependent students $3,772 ↓ $4,378

Independent students $6,000 ↓ $2,150

Female students $5,000 ↓ $3,150

Male students $4,334 ↓ $3,816

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $4,000, less than completers ($8,150), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

14% of full-time students who enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College District graduate within six years, and 58% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

14%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

58%

Returning for their second year

What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Cuyahoga Community College District earn a median of $35,654 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$35,654

Earning > $25K

58%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$29,400

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$33,800

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$27,300

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$37,300

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$43,600

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 12.6 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Moderate. Only 59% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Cuyahoga Community College District is home to 13,382 students, a large student community. Some distinctive traits: 49% are first-generation college students, 69% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

13,382

Part-Time

69%

First-Generation

49%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 50.2% 6,712

Black 26.4% 3,534

Hispanic 9.0% 1,199

International 4.3% 574

Other 4.2% 557

Asian 2.8% 379

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Cuyahoga Community College District. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Large City Cleveland, Ohio

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

37% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

Cuyahoga Community College District offers an extensive catalog of programs: 74 distinct programs across 17 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

2 Programs

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)
Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

16 Programs

Health

Practical Nursing $39K ($22K–$72K)
Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Allied Health Diagnostic $71K ($51K–$96K)

12 Programs

Business

Accounting $76K ($56K–$97K)
Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Accounting $76K ($56K–$97K)

12 Programs

Engineering Tech

6 Programs

Computer Science

Computer Programming $83K ($54K–$114K)
Computer Programming $83K ($54K–$114K)
IT Administration $85K ($59K–$118K)

3 Programs

Visual & Performing Arts

Design $51K ($33K–$71K)
Design $51K ($33K–$71K)
Film & Video Production $44K ($26K–$63K)

4 Programs

Mechanics & Repair

2 Programs

Personal Services

Culinary Arts $48K ($33K–$62K)
Culinary Arts $48K ($33K–$62K)

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Cuyahoga Community College District is 12:1, close to the national average.

Student : Faculty

12:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$9,255

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$102M

Solid financial position

Avg Faculty Salary

$89,028

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

384 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	39	10%	$107,108
Associate Professors	96	25%	$100,182
Assistant Professors	219	57%	$86,100
Lecturers	30	8%	$51,205

Pros & Cons of Cuyahoga Community College District

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Cuyahoga Community College District tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Very affordable net price after aid
Small classes (low student-faculty ratio)
Low typical debt at graduation
First-gen-friendly student body
Flexible part-time enrollment options

CONS

Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
First-year retention is below typical
Earnings outcomes are on the lower side
No graduate programs offered at this institution
Mostly part-time student body, less full-time campus feel

Best for: Based on the data, Cuyahoga Community College District is a fit for families focused on keeping net cost low; working adults or students needing part-time study options.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cuyahoga Community College District

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Cuyahoga Community College District.

How much does Cuyahoga Community College District cost?

The average net price after aid at Cuyahoga Community College District is $4,266 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Cuyahoga Community College District worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $35,654 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $4,266 per year. That's roughly 8.4x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Cuyahoga Community College District known for?

Cuyahoga Community College District is best known for its programs in Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts, Practical Nursing. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do Cuyahoga Community College District graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Cuyahoga Community College District are $35,654, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Cuyahoga Community College District accredited?

Yes. Cuyahoga Community College District is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend Cuyahoga Community College District?

Cuyahoga Community College District enrolls 13,382 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Cuyahoga Community College District?

Cuyahoga Community College District graduates 14% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Cuyahoga Community College District a public or private college?

Cuyahoga Community College District is a Public institution.

Where is Cuyahoga Community College District located?

Cuyahoga Community College District is located in Cleveland, Ohio.

What programs does Cuyahoga Community College District offer?

Cuyahoga Community College District offers 74 distinct programs. The most popular include Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts, Practical Nursing.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Cuyahoga Community College District?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Cuyahoga Community College District is 12:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.