Introduction and Overview

Name: Cuyahoga Community College, Tri-C for short.

Location: Located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA, it mainly serves Cleveland and surrounding communities, with multiple campuses in the region, including the East Campus, Metropolitan Campus, West Campus and West Shore Campus.

Student Size: There were 26,740 students in the fall of 2016, making it the largest public community college in Ohio.

Course Setting: More than 1,000 courses are offered, covering associate degree courses, career training courses, and personal interest enhancement courses, etc., and courses are also taught in various forms such as traditional classrooms, distance learning services and wired colleges.

History and Establishment Time

Founded in 1963, it is the oldest public community college in Ohio.

School Strength

Faculty: The teacher-student ratio is 11:1, and 80% of students believe that professors have put a lot of effort into teaching, indicating that teachers can pay better attention to the learning needs of each student.

Teaching resources: As an institution accredited by the Higher Education Commission, it offers a rich curriculum and diverse learning methods, including online courses, to meet the learning needs of different students. At the same time, the college also has several corporate college business training facilities to provide students with practical and employment training opportunities.

Nature of the institution

It is a public community college.

Educational philosophy

Committed to creating a positive, nurturing and learning-centered environment for students, promoting students' academic progress through transfer and articulation agreements, and helping students prepare for future careers or further studies.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Liberal arts and humanities, nursing, emergency medical technicians, computer programming, accounting technology and bookkeeping, automotive mechanics, information science, business, graphic design and other majors are more popular, providing students with a wide range of career options.

Key laboratories: The Gil and Tommy Lipama Creative Arts Center on the Metropolitan Campus houses the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's library and archives, but it is not clear whether it is a key laboratory.

Departments

No relevant information has been found that the school has clearly divided departments.

Ranking

Ranked 8th in Niche's Best Community Colleges in Ohio, with a rating of B and an overall score of 3.86 (out of 5).

Expenses

In 2024, the average annual net tuition is $5,928, and 76% of students receive financial aid, with an average annual aid amount of $5,818.

Compared with four-year universities, the tuition is relatively low, providing a more affordable education option for in-state residents and other students.

Campus Environment

Building Facilities: It has multiple campuses, each with complete facilities, including modern classrooms, laboratories, libraries, gymnasiums, etc. For example, the Jill and Tommy Lipama Creative Arts Center on the Metropolitan Campus not only provides students with a place to learn and practice art, but also houses the library and archives of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, enriching students' learning resources.

Humanistic Environment: The campus culture is rich and diverse, with various student organizations and clubs covering academic, cultural, sports and other fields, and students can participate according to their interests. The college also frequently organizes various activities, such as the Tri-C Jazz Festival, which provides students with a platform to showcase themselves and interact with each other.

Safety: The safety level is B+ in Niche's ranking, which can provide students with a relatively safe learning and living environment.