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Sinclair Community College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 27%

Located in Dayton, Ohio, Sinclair CC 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 Sinclair Community College 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.

Sinclair Community College 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 Sinclair CC is reported to be 27%, 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 49%.

Sinclair CC boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,329

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,076

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at Sinclair Community College received on average $4,289 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.

$4,289
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 473 37% $4,660 $2,204,185
Other Federal Grant 690 53% $4,122 $2,844,050
State Grant/Scholarships 66 5% $3,068 $202,506
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 650 50% $1,680 $1,092,092
Total Grant & Scholarships 965 75% $4,289 $4,138,648

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Sinclair Community College students who enrolled in 2015 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 Sinclair Community College students is 27.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 29.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 24.4%.

27.2%

  • asian 30.4% 7 students
  • African American 24.8% 36 students
  • white 27.8% 218 students
  • unknown 29.8% 128 students
  • hispanic 31.0% 13 students
  • International Students 14.9% 11 students
  • Mixed Race 20.4% 10 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Sinclair Community College 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

Sinclair Community College 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

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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