Sinclair Community College (SCC) Academics and Admissions

Academics

Ranked among the top community colleges in the United States, Sinclair Community College offers a variety of associate degrees and certificates to prepare students for entry into the workforce. The school has four academic programs which include the Business and Public Services Division; Life and Health Sciences; Science, Mathematics and Engineering Division; and, Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences. All four divisions provide a strong foundation for preparing students for four-year institutions, as well as for entry-level positions in the workforce.

Sinclair Community College also offers an Honors Program for exceptional students seeking a challenging learning environment. In addition, distance learning is also available for students interested in flexible scheduling, online classes and minimal on-campus meetings. These courses have the option of alternative testing which includes online testing, projects, reports, papers, and/or course participation.

Sinclair Community College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The college is also a member of the North Central Association and the Ohio Association of Colleges.

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Information Summary

Ranks 94th in Ohio and 2530th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	56.6
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$3,830
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	14 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	56% / 43%
Enrollment Total (all students)	18,576

Admissions

Sinclair Community College serves a wide range of students, including high school graduates, transient students, international students, transfer students, and distance learning students.

Prospective students can apply to Sinclair Community College by following these steps:

Fill out and submit an admissions application (may apply online)
Complete the placement exam
Schedule and attend student orientation
Meet with an Academic Advisor

Transfer students must speak to an academic advisor to determine if a placement exam is required. Students enrolling in classes to enhance their work skills or for personal interests, and are not seeking a degree, do not need to take a placement exam.

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Financial Aid

Sinclair Community College offers several financial aid options to qualifying students. Students may be eligible for grants, scholarships, loans, or work study. All students seeking aid are required to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Some financial aid available includes Federal Pell grant, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant, Institutional Access Grant & Book Scholarship, various loans, and Federal Work Study. The college also offers tuition payment plans customized to the student’s individual needs. For additional information, contact the financial aid office.

Note: Some scholarships may require additional information.

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Students

Sinclair Community College serves many different students, including degree seeking students, international students, and students enrolled in distance learning. Class sizes are smaller with a student teacher ratio of 19:1, which is among the lowest in colleges located in Ohio. The smaller class sizes provide excellent learning capabilities and extra one-on-one attention for the students.

Campus life at Sinclair Community College is active and full of opportunities for students to get involved in including over 40 clubs and organizations, intercollegiate sports, as well as intramural sports, a student leadership group, and a student newspaper called the Clarion.

The college also provides a physical activities center, campus dining with a diverse menu, a bookstore, and a library which is open six days a week. Sinclair Community College’s library provides a wide range of research tools of books, media and research databases, and journals. The library also provides study rooms, a computer lab, tutoring services, a writing center, and its own Starbucks coffee shop.

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Athletics

Sinclair Community College Tartans compete in the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA), Region XII, and are members of the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC).

Tartan athletics include men’s and women’s basketball, men’s baseball, women’s tennis, and women’s volleyball.

In addition to intercollegiate sports, Sinclair Community College also offers intramural sports for men and women. They are men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s volleyball, and cheerleading.

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