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Onondaga Community College, or OCC, was established in 1961. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) System. In August 2006, the college opened its first Residence Halls. In addition to its main campus in Syracuse, OCC has a Downtown Campus in Syracuse and another campus in Liverpool, New York. The college is divided into several academic divisions. Some of these are electronic media communications, health information technology, and modern languages.
OCC has several student clubs and organizations including the Architecture and Interior Design Club, Emergency Services Organization, International Student’s Association, Muslim American Society, Students Acting for Animals, Phi Theta Kappa, Veterans' Association, Gay Straight Alliance, Photography Club, and many more.
The athletic teams of OCC are known as the Lazers. The sports teams include football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, ping-pong, tennis, swimming, and dodge-ball.
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Campus Location4585 West Seneca Turnpike
Syracuse, NY 13215-4585
USA
Main Tel: (315) 498-2622
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Onondaga Community College HighlightsWhere Onondaga Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in media, music, photography and commercial art, security and law enforcement, family and social work, engineering technician, and architecture and planning.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 827 | 34 | | 1-2 year certificate | 33 | 4 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Onondaga Community College was 10,637 in 2007 (7,320 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,921 | | Room and board | $ 8,664 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 | | Other | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid: Onondaga Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 119 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 44 |
Housing and MealsOnondaga Community College provides on-campus housing for 600 of its 7,320 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (8 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (89 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Labor and Industrial Relations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (17 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) - Natural Resources/Conservation
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (4 awarded) - Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (7 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (6 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (43 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (76 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
HOSPITALITY (2 awarded) - Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (270 awarded) - Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (19 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
MEDIA (46 awarded) - Broadcast Journalism
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (30 awarded) - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC (25 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (45 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (40 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (1 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (98 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Fire Services Administration
- Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (7 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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