OCC is one of the most affordable ways to start a bachelor's degree or a new career — especially when compared to attending other private and public colleges in Upstate New York.
Please Note: Tuition and Fees are subject to change without prior notice.
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You can also use the Net Price Calculator to get an estimate of the full cost of attending Onondaga.
2019 - 2020 Cost of Attending
Resident Tuition & Fees
Full-Time | Part-Time | |
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Tuition | $2,495/semester | $208/credit hour |
Student Activity Fee2 | $47/semester | $25/semester |
Technology Fee2 | $150/semester | (varies) |
Recreation & Wellness Fee2 | $95/semester | $55/semester |
Books & Supplies3 | (see notes) | (varies) |
Additional Fees | (see below) | (see below) |
Total | $2,787/semester — $5,574/year |
Non-Resident Tuition & Fees
Full-Time | Part-Time | |
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Tuition | $4,990/semester | $416/credit hour |
Student Activity Fee2 | $47/semester | $25/semester |
Technology Fee2 | $150/semester | (varies) |
Recreation & Wellness Fee2 | $95/semester | $55/semester |
Books & Supplies3 | (see notes) | (varies) |
Additional Fees | (see below) | (see below) |
Total | $5,574/semester — $11,148/year |
Notes:
- Full-time and Part-time — A full-time student is one enrolled in 12 or more credit hours. A part-time student is one enrolled for less than 12 equivalent credit hours.
- Fee is mandatory for all full and part time students.
- Students will be billed $21.50 per registered credit "Box of Books" charge. All required textbooks/access codes will be made available to students prior to the first day of classes. In addition, students can elect to purchase a Chromebook for a fee of $250.00 at the time they pick up their box of books. The Chromebook fee will be added to the student account charges for the term. Detailed information on the Box of Books and Chromebook program are available on the Box of Books Website.
Seniors Audit Free
Onondaga Community College welcomes learners, age 60 and older. If space allows, this non-credit option allows you to attend courses at no tuition. Applicable course fees are payable at the time of registration and you can only audit the same course one time for no tuition charge.
Part-Time Student Technology Fee
- $12.50 per credit hour for fall/spring
- $2.00 per credit hour for winter
- $4.25 per credit hour for summer 5-week course
- $8.50 per credit hour for summer 10-week course
Additional Fees
Curriculum, Course & Lab Related Fees
Except where noted, per semester amounts are listed.
Auditing
Fee Description | Fee Amount |
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(same as tuition fee) |
Health Programs
Fee Description | Fee Amount |
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Malpractice Insurance per clinical course | $10 |
Health Program Fee for Nursing, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology | $500 |
Nursing Program ATI Comprehensive Program Fee (NUR 260) | $714 |
Nursing Program ATI Pharmacy Fee (NUR 220) | $112 |
Surgical Technology Accreditation | $247 |
International Students
Fee Description | Fee Amount |
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International Partnership Fee One-time fee for all incoming international students on an F-1 or J-1 study visa |
$350 |
International Student Health Insurance (subject to change) | Fall: $657.45 Spring: $655.45 Spring/Summer: $919.83 |
Music
Fee Description | Fee Amount |
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Applied Music Fee / Private Lessons | $300 |
Open SUNY+
Fee Description | Fee Amount |
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Online Fee | $11/credit hour |
Photography
Fee Description | Fee Amount |
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Photography Fee | $150 Full-Time $75 Part-Time |
Recreation Leadership
Fee Description | Fee Amount |
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Camping and Nature Study | $37 |
Specialized Programs
Fee Description | Fee Amount |
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Specialized Program Fee | $100 Full-Time $50 Part-Time |
Individual Course & Lab Fees
Fee Description | Fee Amount |
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Art Fee | $150 Full-Time $75 Part-Time |
General Lab Fee (applies to all courses conducted as labs) |
$21 |
Ceramics Course Fee (for non-Art students) | $75 |
Cisco Lab Fee | $52/course |
Firefighter Level 1 | $500 |
Firefighter Level 2 | $400 |
Physical Education | $38/course |
Life Experience Practicum | $33/credit hour |
Life Experience Evaluation | $19/credit hour |
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course | $424 |
Public Safety Training Center | $215 |
Other Fees
Fee Description | Amount |
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Administrative Processing fee1 | $40 |
Payment Plan Processing Fee | $33 |
Test Proctoring Fee (per exam) | $30 |
Late Fee (Balance under $100) | $13 |
Late Fee (Balance $100 - $500) | $28 |
Late Fee (Balance over $500) | $43 |
Parking Violation | $28 |
Disabled Parking fine | $53 |
Returned (by bank) Check fee | $33 |
Transcript fee | $10 |
New Student Programming fee1 | $34 |
AOD Fee for Noncompliance - 1st instance | $25 |
AOD Fee for Noncompliance - Multiple instances | $50 |
Lazer Card Replacement | $15 |
Notes
- One-time only fee, charged to all first-time students