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Cuyahoga Community College District

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 24%

Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Tri-C is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Cuyahoga Community College District is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Cuyahoga Community College District is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Tri-C is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Tri-C is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Tri-C do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,472

Cost of attendance at Cuyahoga Community College District in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,586

Cost of attendance at Cuyahoga Community College District in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 66 of freshman students at Cuyahoga Community College District received on average $6,057 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,057
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 591 54% $6,203 $3,666,110
Other Federal Grant 591 54% $6,350 $3,752,749
State Grant/Scholarships 62 6% $1,249 $77,430
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 297 27% $1,931 $573,558
Total Grant & Scholarships 727 66% $6,057 $4,403,737

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cuyahoga Community College District students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cuyahoga Community College District students is 24.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 23.7%.

24.3%

  • asian 22.4% 11 students
  • African American 12.9% 47 students
  • white 30.7% 248 students
  • unknown 31.5% 23 students
  • hispanic 14.7% 24 students
  • International Students 32.6% 16 students
  • Mixed Race 20.5% 17 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Cuyahoga Community College District provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cuyahoga Community College District offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization

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