Sinclair 4th in Ohio, according to study
Community college ranking considers cost, success outcomes.
A recent study conducted by Schools.com, a source that connects students to degree academic programs, ranked Sinclair College No. 4 out of Ohio’s 23 community colleges.
The study is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics and College Scorecards.
The study looked at data points relating to factors including affordability, flexibility and student retention and success outcomes.
“Sinclair College has been in existence for 133 years and continues to remain the college of choice for students from across the Dayton region,” said Steve Johnson, Sinclair College president. “We are committed to providing students with the best in quality and value that a higher education institution can offer.”
Sinclair was also recently recognized as the most affordable community college in Ohio and ranked No. 21 most affordable nationally out of nearly 1,000 public community colleges nationwide. The
ranking is based on the net tuition price from the U.S. Department of Education’s annual “College Affordability and Transparency List.”
Sinclair officials said they have worked to increase student success rates among low-income, first generation students, and students of color. These are ongoing efforts, accomplished through dedicated college resources as well as generous support from philanthropic organizations including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, according to Sinclair.
Over 5,300 students completed 8,100 degrees and certificates in the 2018-19 academic year, according to Sinclair. Since 2005, the college has experienced more than a 600% increase in the number of degrees and certificates awarded to black male students and over a 1,900% increase for minority students. The number of degrees and certificates earned by all students has also increased by more than 335% since 2005.
Students have earned over 40,000 degrees and certificates from Sinclair College over the past decade. Nearly 90% of Sinclair graduates stay in the Dayton region, according to the college.