About Onondaga Community College

Founded in 1962, Onondaga Community College. is a college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 12,640 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Onondaga Community College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 25:1. There are 180 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Onondaga Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at OCC are considered , with ,9% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Onondaga Community College.

9%
“We”re apathetic”
55%
“We know about current events and vote”
36%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
41%
“Sometimes, but not often”
55%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
73%
“I feel extremely safe”
29%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
48%
“We bought the gear”
24%
“We live for the big game”
9%
“It”s not really our thing”
18%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
41%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
32%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
27%
“They keep regular office hours”
64%
“They”re always available”
68%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
27%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
82%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
18%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
64%
“There might be people who do”
9%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
9%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
9%
“We”re apathetic”
55%
“We know about current events and vote”
36%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
41%
“Sometimes, but not often”
55%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
73%
“I feel extremely safe”
29%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
48%
“We bought the gear”
24%
“We live for the big game”
9%
“It”s not really our thing”
18%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
41%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
32%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
27%
“They keep regular office hours”
64%
“They”re always available”
68%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
27%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
82%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
18%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
64%
“There might be people who do”
9%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
9%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Onondaga Community College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    23 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    14 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    23 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    24 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    24 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    24 Students rated school activities 3.4 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    24 Students rated local services 3.2 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    24 Students rated academics 4 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Onondaga Community College?

25 Students rated Onondaga Community College

Quinn - 11/01/2020

Onondaga Community College is a great community college. It is very ethnically diverse. There are plenty of clubs and things to do to get involved with the community. It is very affordable and the school will work with you if you need financial assistance. However, like with most schools, it has it's problem areas. There is good food at the cafe but there's also not so good food. The housing at OCC is mediocre at best. In my opinion, it's a waste of money to dorm at OCC. It's far too expensive and they limit the guests you can have. This year, due to Covid-19, we weren't allowed any guests at all. The educational values here are really good and most of the professors really enjoy the subjects they teach.

kacey

I think that OCC is an overall great community college. It is good for people who dont know what they want to do so they can get their general studies. It is also cheap, and attending i wont be in much debt. I am a commuter, but i am still able to join clubs and sports which makes me overall happy.

Eva

Onondaga Community College is okay if you are looking for an affordable education. Commuter students generally keep to themselves and many don't stay on campus to study when classes are over. The professors in the math and science programs are excellent (many have their doctorates and have been teaching for quite a while). The humanities professors can be hit or miss though, some don't seem to put a lot of effort into their curriculum and just take everything from the textbook.

Emily

At OCC, staff and students usually work together to create a positive learning environment for everybody. OCC has great academic programs that are affordable and easy to follow. Staff is almost always ready to answer your questions and make you the best student possible. You have to put in the effort, but they give you the push that is sometimes needed. Overall, a great school to attend.

Onondaga Community College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Onondaga Community College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Onondaga Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    That as long as you try your hardest, you can get anywhere in life. College is hard, its not like High School where things get handed to you. You have to work, and work hard, to get what you want. As long as you keep focus and try your best, you will do fine.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing is commuting, because I live 45 minutes away. I figured because this school is within driving distance, I should waste money on living on campus.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    A large variety of different ethnicities, race, age, and gender.

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  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for being a great value. It is a pretty good community college and it is extremely afforadable and constantly improving.

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    "Onondaga Community College will never stop growing and expanding."

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Before coming to this school, I wish I had known that it is the people who are the most different from you that you will learn the most from. It's those people that have different experiences to share and offer that you can't get from any one else. These are the people who will give you real perspective on the world and become a friend that you would never otherwise have. And in order for this to be done, you must over come the fear of stepping out of your comfort zone.

    Read all  3 answers
  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It is a very small, close knit school. Everyone I have encountered has been nothing but pleasant and all of my teachers are helpful and caring about each student.

    Read all  2 answers
  9. What's unique about your campus?

    The professors they are all nice and help you out a lot .

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I tell them that it is challenging, but I love my coursework and really like my professors

    Read all  2 answers
  11. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    understaffed

    Read all  1 answers
  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Any person. They have so many different opportunities for every student.

    Read all  1 answers
  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Although a community college, OCC is still a challenging school and requires a lot of hard work. Students who are not focused and do not have goals should not attend this school.

    Read all  1 answers
  14. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing is getting in touch with an advisor for a one on one appointment. Generally appointment are general with multiple people and even when you have an individual one, they do not try and sit down and learn your specific needs.

    Read all  1 answers

Student Body

Students

52%

female

48%

male

12,640

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

1%

Out-Of-State

98%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

26

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

6%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
12%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
43%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

91% of students attending Onondaga Community College receive some sort of financial aid. 62% were awarded federal grants. While 43% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$9,724

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,230

Books and Supplies

$7,900

Room and Board

18,854

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$5,294
$30 - $48K
$7,305
$48 - $75K
$11,235
$75 - $110K
$13,769
$110K & UP
$14,145

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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