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Tompkins Cortland Community College, also known as TC3, is a public, two-year college located in Dryden, New York, United States. It was established in the year 1968. The college also operates extension sites in Cortland, New York, and Ithaca, New York. TC3 is one of the 64-member institutions that make up the State University of New York system. The college offers more than 50 degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study.
Tompkins Cortland Community College offers an active student life. The college hosts several recreational events and sports. The campus is also home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sport Management Club, Media Club, and Nursing Club.
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Campus Location170 North St
Dryden, NY 13053-0139
USA
Main Tel: (607) 844-8211
Web Site The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in law, business and management, photography and commercial art, security and law enforcement, and family and social work.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
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 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 504 | 31 | | 1-2 year certificate | 4 | 4 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 3,213 in 2007-2008 (3,384 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,040 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,780 | | Room and board | $ 5,600 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Tompkins-Cortland Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 49 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 22 |
Housing and MealsTompkins-Cortland Community College provides on-campus housing for 546 of its 3,384 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (94 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (20 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (4 awarded) - Natural Resources/Conservation
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (3 awarded) - Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (6 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (27 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Community Organization and Advocacy
HOSPITALITY (10 awarded) - Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LAW (16 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (175 awarded) - Creative Writing
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (1 awarded) - Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA (13 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (49 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (1 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (22 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
- Photography
SCIENCE (7 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (42 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (6 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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