About Cuyahoga Community College (TRI-C)
Type
Public
2 Years
Student Population
23,440
Website
www.tri-c.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
No
Cuyahoga Community College (also known as Tri-C) is a 2-year public institution that is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, and was founded in the year 1963. It is known as Ohio's first community college and is said to be the oldest and largest public community college in the locality. The college is providing quality education and is preparing students for the real world from the past 50 years.
Cuyahoga Community College campus is in multi locations in Northeast Ohio. The Motto of the College is to provide high quality, accessible and affordable educational opportunities and services.
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College's accreditation - The college is recognized and is accreditated by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
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College's notable alumni are Halle Berry (Academy Award Winning actress), Jerome Caja (Performance artist), and more.
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The student to faculty ration of the college is 18:1.
Online Education at TRI-C
Tri-C offers several degrees and certificate programs either 100% online or more than 50% online.
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TRI-C offers 219 online programs across various multiple disciplines. College majors include Arts, Agriculture, Safety, Law, Accounting, Music, Nursing and many more.
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Online Learning Student Assessment (OLSA) helps you determine how well you use study skills, navigate technology, and practice academic communication skills and is accessible 24/7.
Reviews
Some of the reviews about the college are given below-
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Cuyahoga Community College is an amazing school with staff who are very supportive and guide students on their dreams and help them find a way to achieve it, no matter how far out of reach they are. Students truly believe it is the professors.
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Students love the affordability of the school. The different campus options are also a plus point to the students. Tri-C has a lot of programs to help students get on the right track for their careers.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$4,354
Average Annual Cost
$4,322
Books And Supplies
$1,700
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Associate degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
56%
Part-Time Retention Rate
33%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
1,917 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
273 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
261 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
160 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
159 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
126 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Manageme...
119 Graduates
Computer Engineering Technologies/T...
108 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...
107 Graduates
Information Science/Studies
100 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
99 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
93 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
67 Graduates
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therap...
66 Graduates
Engineering Technologies/Technician...
54 Graduates
Business Operations Support and Ass...
47 Graduates
Legal Support Services
46 Graduates
Precision Metal Working
40 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
38 Graduates
Computer Programming
34 Graduates
Culinary Arts and Related Services
34 Graduates
Fire Protection
31 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
28 Graduates
Electrical Engineering Technologies...
27 Graduates
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...
23 Graduates
Industrial Production Technologies/...
22 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
21 Graduates
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support S...
20 Graduates
Applied Horticulture and Horticultu...
17 Graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied...
17 Graduates
Mental and Social Health Services a...
16 Graduates
Precision Production, Other
16 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
15 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...
14 Graduates
General Sales, Merchandising and Re...
12 Graduates
International Business
12 Graduates
Plumbing and Related Water Supply S...
12 Graduates
American Sign Language
11 Graduates
Dispute Resolution
10 Graduates
Educational Administration and Supe...
10 Graduates
Construction Engineering Technologi...
7 Graduates
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintena...
7 Graduates
Public Health
6 Graduates
Computer Software and Media Applica...
5 Graduates
Construction Trades, Other
5 Graduates
Plant Sciences
4 Graduates
Public Administration
2 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
23,440
Socio-Economic Diversity
38%
Part-time
70%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$49,946 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.
On Campus Housing Available
No
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution does not provide any meal plan options.
Meal Plan Available
No
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
N/A
School Colors
N/A
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
N/A
Sports Club
N/A
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
No
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$22,500/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$27,000/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$86 - 219
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,948
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,007
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$2,197
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$5,508
$30K - $48K
$4,486
$48K - $75K
$2,090
$75K - $110K
$637
> $110K
$296
The college works with students in identifying the resources available for them to make their education affordable. To be eligible for the financial aid, a student has to fill FAFSA form at the earliest.
Cuyahoga Community College federal school code/Tri C federal school code is 003040.
Some of the financial aid given are as follows-
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Federal aid has grants such as Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) and loans such as Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and Direct Parent PLUS loan. Federal Work-Study option enables students to work and earn for their studies.
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State aid includes choose Ohio First, Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program, Ohio College Opportunity Grant, Ohio Education, and Training Voucher Program, Ohio War Orphans Scholarship.
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Cuyahoga Community College scholarships include the Academic Excellence Scholarship, Black American Council Scholarship, Hispanic Council Scholarship.
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Military aid includes Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits and the Yellow Ribbon Program.
