Cuyahoga Community College

What Cuyahoga Community College does

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) is a public community college established in 1963 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, operating four primary campuses (Eastern, Metropolitan, Western, and Westshore) plus the Brunswick University Center and six specialized training facilities covering advanced technology, manufacturing, public safety, transportation, and corporate education. The institution offers more than 1,000 credit courses each semester across 200+ career and technical programs, awarding associate degrees, short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency, and post-degree professional certificates through in-person, hybrid, and 100% online delivery powered by D2L Brightspace.

Tri-C's revenue model combines per-credit-hour tuition with state appropriations and local tax levies, supplemented by Corporate College fees for workforce training and professional development, ticket and sponsorship revenue from the annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, and parking operations that fund scholarships. Student-facing operations are anchored by the Stomp Card (a multi-account ID integrating bookstore, dining, printing, financial aid, and the RTA U-Pass transit program) and the Tri-C Mobile app, while enrollment is supported by a 24/7 virtual assistant chatbot and live chat. The institution holds CALEA accreditation for its campus police, complies with FERPA/HIPAA/GDPR-equivalent public-records obligations, and serves five primary customer segments — traditional students, working adults and career changers, business and industry partners, veterans, and transfer/dual-enrollment students.

Name

Cuyahoga Community College

Legal name

Cuyahoga Community College

Website

https://tri-c.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) is a public community college founded in 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio, operating four campuses and multiple training centers to deliver associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and community programming to Northeast Ohio residents, businesses, and veteran students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Community College)

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training services
• Corporate professional development
• Career technical certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public community college charging tuition per credit hour with additional institutional fees. Semester-based tuition with credit hour pricing.
2. State Funding and Government Appropriations: Primary public funding from Ohio state government and local tax levies supporting operations
3. Corporate College and Workforce Training: Professional development and corporate training services provided to businesses and organizations for fee
4. Event Revenue (JazzFest, Parking): Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland generates revenue through ticket sales and sponsorship; parking operations at District Garage support scholarships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Cuyahoga Community College is a public community college delivering associate degrees, short-term and professional certificates, and workforce training across more than 200 career and technical programs. It serves individual learners through credit and non-credit courses in in-person, hybrid, and 100% online formats, and serves employers through Corporate College workforce development. The institution operates four main campuses plus specialized training centers in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Product overview

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) operates as a multi-campus community college in Cleveland, Ohio, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational and support services. The core academic offerings center on more than 1,000 credit courses across 200+ career and technical programs leading to associate degrees and certificates. Workforce Innovation and Corporate College provide workforce training and professional development for businesses. Student life is supported through Campus Recreation facilities, Dining Services (including Stomp Café, Einstein Bros. Bagels, The Leaf), the Stomp Card ID/payment system with RTA U-Pass integration, Student Life Programs including the Student Food Pantry, and the annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland arts event. The college serves students through four main campuses (Eastern, Metropolitan, Western, Westshore) plus offsite locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Degree & Certificate Programs More than 1,000 credit courses offered each semester across more than 200 career and technical programs leading to associate degrees, short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency, and post-degree professional certificates for individuals.
• Workforce Innovation Provides both non-credit and credit training for individuals and businesses to assist with skills leading to employment, formerly known as Workforce Training and renamed to reflect the college's role as an innovative leader in workforce training.
• Corporate College Provides professional development and corporate training opportunities for businesses and organizations in Northeast Ohio through Corporate College East, Corporate College West, and specialized offsite training centers.
• Campus Recreation Recreation centers open to students, employees, and community members with fitness centers, pools, and gymnasiums at Eastern, Metropolitan, and Western campuses.
• Dining Services Campus dining program including Stomp Café locations, Einstein Bros. Bagels, The Leaf salad concept, and mobile ordering through the Transact app, with catering services also available.
• RTA U-Pass Program Transit pass program providing unlimited RTA transit access (bus, rapid, Park-n-Ride, HealthLine) for eligible credit students, included as part of enrollment and integrated with the Stomp Card student ID.
• The Pantry Student Food Bank Student food bank providing emergency food assistance to Tri-C students experiencing food insecurity, part of the Student Life Programs.
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Tri-C Program helping local entrepreneurs grow their businesses through education, mentorship, and networking, operated in partnership with Goldman Sachs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of Tri-C students stay and work in Northeast Ohio region
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major and core.

• KeyBankflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 March 2026KeyBank presents Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, the 47th annual jazz festival featuring world-class performers including Sheila E., Durand Bernarr, and Kurt Elling at Playhouse Square
• Cleveland GuardiansmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2026Cleveland Guardians and Tri-C opened the Guardians Training Center at Tri-C Western Campus in Parma. The facility provides athletic training alongside educational and community initiatives. Partnership with EL1 Sports as co-developer of the training facility.
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small BusinessesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-C hosts the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, helping local entrepreneurs collaborate, grow their firms, and access business development resources
• Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTA U-Pass program provides free unlimited transit passes to all credit students. Passes are valid on bus, rapid, Park-n-Ride, and HealthLine services 24/7 for the semester. Distribution occurs before each semester start.
• Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)coreTechnology or IntegrationTri-C Campus Police and Security Services participates in CALEA accreditation process for law enforcement agencies, demonstrating commitment to professional excellence and public safety standards
• EL1 SportsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-partner with Cleveland Guardians in developing the Guardians Training Center at Tri-C Western Campus for athletic training and community programming
• Playhouse SquaremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, the 47th annual jazz festival featuring 10 indoor concerts at Playhouse Square

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lakeland Community College: Ohio public community college serving Lake and Cuyahoga County areas with associate degrees, certificates, and workforce development. Comparable in scale, program mix, and target learner demographics.
• Stark State College: Ohio public community college offering associate degrees and technical training in Northeast Ohio. Comparable in program breadth and workforce alignment with regional employers.
• Sinclair Community College: Ohio public community college in Dayton with comprehensive workforce training, corporate college, and associate degree programs. Comparable in scale, mission, and corporate-training model.
• Columbus State Community College: One of Ohio's largest community colleges, offering associate degrees, workforce training, and corporate education in central Ohio. Comparable multi-campus operation with similar B2B Corporate College offerings.
• Lorain County Community College: Ohio public community college serving Northeast Ohio with associate degrees, workforce training, and university transfer pathways. Directly comparable to Tri-C in mission, governance structure, and regional employer engagement.

Regional players

• Pikes Peak State College: Colorado public community college with multi-campus operation and workforce-training focus. Comparable institutional model operating in a different regional market.
• Pasadena City College: Large California public community college offering associate degrees and workforce programs at similar scale. Comparable community-college model in a different geographic market.

Broad incumbents

• Miami Dade College: One of the largest U.S. community colleges with multiple campuses, workforce training, and corporate education. Comparable in scale and breadth of non-credit and credit programs.
• Houston Community College: Large multi-campus urban community college system offering similar academic and corporate-training programs. Comparable in scale and urban market positioning.
• Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA): One of the largest community college systems in the U.S. with extensive workforce, transfer, and credential programs. Comparable broad-spectrum public community college model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tricedu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CuyahogaCommCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/65793141261
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cuyahoga-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/tric_edu

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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