Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH · Public · offers Bachelor's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$5,992Average net price / year
41%Graduation rate
$37,558Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$12,000Median debt at graduation
13,308Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $3,675
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,556
- Total cost of attendance
- $11,003
- Books & supplies
- $696
- Average net price
- $5,992
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $4,592
- $30–48k
- $4,379
- $48–75k
- $5,865
- $75–110k
- $8,460
- $110k+
- $8,785
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 41%
- First-year retention
- 80%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $33,821
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $37,558
- Median debt (graduates)
- $12,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 31%
- Students with federal loans
- 21%
Programs: what graduates earn
45 of 173 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 47 | $60,462 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 137 | $43,380 | $3,441 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 91 | $35,342 | $7,287 |
| Real Estate | 220 | $34,934 | $5,289 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 266 | $29,888 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 89 | $26,932 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 214 | $24,297 | $5,868 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 207 | $22,960 | $5,500 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 398 | $18,958 | $7,240 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 496 | $13,181 | $4,910 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3,199 | $12,405 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 61 | $39,940 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 95 | $27,210 | — |
| Fire Protection | 103 | $70,194 | $5,500 |
| Social Work | 65 | $23,617 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 74 | $46,688 | — |
Associate's degree
Students
- Undergraduates
- 13,308
- Part-time
- 73%
- Women / men
- 57% / 43%
- White
- 60%
- Hispanic
- 6%
- Black
- 18%
- Asian
- 2%
- International
- 3%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $76,554 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 32%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.sinclair.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 6% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 1% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 5% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 3% of degrees
- Psychology – 1% of degrees
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 6% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Sinclair Community College cost?
The average net price after grants is $5,992 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $3,675 and the full cost of attendance is $11,003.
How much do Sinclair Community College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $37,558 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
41% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Dayton
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dayton Dayton, OH · Private nonprofit · 7,682 students |
$29,533 | 65% | 80% | $75,537 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH · Public · 6,762 students |
$15,415 | 96% | 42% | $49,500 |
| Dayton School of Medical Massage Dayton, OH · Private for-profit · 376 students |
$30,819 | — | 73% | $31,071 |
| Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-North Dayton Dayton, OH · Private for-profit · 210 students |
$12,258 | — | 74% | $22,271 |
| Ohio Medical Career College Dayton, OH · Private for-profit · 129 students |
$16,456 | — | 79% | — |
| Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton Dayton, OH · Private for-profit · 69 students |
$11,397 | — | 78% | $22,271 |
| United Theological Seminary Dayton, OH · Private nonprofit |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.