Introduction and Overview

Sinclair Community College is a public community college located in Dayton, Ohio, USA. It was founded in 1887 and is a member of the Ohio University System. It is also one of the largest community colleges in the United States, with more than 30,000 students and more than 300 degree and certificate programs.

History

The school is named after David A. Sinclair, a Scottish immigrant and secretary of the Dayton YMCA. Its predecessor was the adult training school he founded in 1887. It officially became Sinclair College in 1948. In 2013, the college purchased 3.4 acres of land in the center of Mason's Coserview Campus and opened the second Mason facility "Building B". In August 2016, Sinclair Community College signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Cincinnati, allowing students at the school's Mason campus to pursue a bachelor's degree in information technology at the University of Cincinnati.

School Strength

Faculty: The teacher-student ratio is 16:1, 80% of students believe that professors are highly engaged in teaching, and 71% believe that they are highly engaged in teaching. of students think it is easy to choose the courses they want to take, and 71% of students think the academic burden is easy to manage.

Teaching achievements: In the past four years, students have obtained more than 26,000 certificates, more than 3,500 students transfer each year, and the average income of graduates in the first year after obtaining an associate degree has increased from US$32,000 to US$50,000.

Course settings: The courses are rich, covering medical, business, technology and other fields, such as medical laboratory technology, automation and control technology, data analysis, etc., and online courses and a variety of degree and certificate courses are also provided.

Institutional nature

Public community college.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing high-quality education, helping students acquire the skills needed to succeed in today's job market, matching education with students' lifestyles, and allowing more people to receive education and realize their dreams and goals.

Key disciplines and departments

Key disciplines include business support services, business, humanities and arts, etc. No clearly divided departments were found, but from the perspective of course settings, it involves multiple disciplines such as accounting and computer science, construction engineering, and behavioral science.

Ranking

In Niche's ranking, the school ranks first among the best community colleges in Ohio 13th, 323rd among the best community colleges in the United States, with a rating of B, including professors, value, diversity and other aspects all received B and above.

Cost

In the fall of 2024, the tuition and fees per credit hour for Montgomery County residents are $146.03, for residents of other counties in Ohio, $193.28, and for out-of-state and international students, $349.40. In addition, there are additional fees for courses, laboratories, etc.

Campus environment

The main campus is located in downtown Dayton, and there are 5 regional campuses such as Centerville and Mason. The campus is an urban environment, and the mascot is Tartan Pride.