Onondaga Community College

What Onondaga Community College does

Onondaga Community College (OCC) is a public two-year community college founded in 1961 and operated as part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, located on a 280-acre main campus in Syracuse, New York, with a satellite site in Liverpool. The college delivers associate degrees and certificates across four academic divisions (Arts, Communication, Business & Entrepreneurship; Health, Wellness & Human Services; Liberal Arts & Sciences; and Technology, Engineering & Computing), organized into Direct-to-Career and Transfer Degree pathways, with guaranteed transfer admission agreements with Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate Medical University, and SUNY ESF.

OCC's core technology asset is the Micron Cleanroom Simulation Lab being built within the Whitney Applied Technology Center, a domain-specialized training facility tied to Micron Technology's planned 2.4-million-square-foot semiconductor fab in Clay, New York, supported by a $1 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund grant and tailored certificate curriculum. Additional infrastructure includes four residence halls housing approximately 400 students, the SRC Arena & Events Center, an Esports Arena, a Public Safety Training Center, a Small Business Development Center, and a Southwest YMCA on campus.

OCC's business model combines tuition and fees (in-district tuition of $2,700/semester and $5,400/semester out-of-state, plus mandatory activity, technology, and recreation fees), SUNY state appropriations, federal financial aid, and targeted grant funding (Micron, NYS child care grants, SUNY mental health training grants). The college markets primarily through its institutional website, social media, Express Enroll Days, Early College Programs, and Micron-sponsored STEM outreach (Chip Camp, Girls Going Tech). Student segments include recent high school graduates, adult learners aged 25-55 (via SUNY Reconnect free tuition), transfer students, workforce development candidates, students with disabilities (College for Living, Foundations Transition Program), and non-OCC students from partner universities housed in Shapero Hall.

Name

Onondaga Community College

Legal name

Onondaga Community College

Website

https://sunyocc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Onondaga Community College is a public two-year SUNY community college in Syracuse, New York, offering career-focused associate degrees, transfer pathways, and a Micron-anchored semiconductor cleanroom training program to roughly 5,000-12,000 students in the Central New York region.

Ownership category

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Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Urban/Metropolitan Community Colleges (EDAHADAL)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Career technical education
• Workforce development training
• Transfer degree pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: OCC generates primary revenue from student tuition and fees, which are charged per semester based on residency status. In-district tuition is $2,700/semester ($5,400/year); out-of-state tuition is $5,400/semester. Additional fees include a $65/semester student activity fee, a $216/semester technology fee, and a $125/semester recreation and wellness fee.
2. State Funding (SUNY System): As a SUNY community college, OCC receives operational funding from New York State, which supports the institution's public mission. State allocations fund programs such as the Mental Health First Aid grants.
3. Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund (Micron): Micron Technology allocated $1 million to OCC specifically for a semiconductor summer program. This is part of a broader $35 million community investment fund from Micron to prepare Central New York for its semiconductor fabrication operations.
4. State Grants for Student Services: OCC receives state grants to fund specific student support programs, such as the $200,000 New York State grant (partnered with YMCA of Central New York) to expand child care services for adult students under the Child Watch Plus initiative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Onondaga Community College is a public two-year SUNY community college that delivers associate degrees (Direct-to-Career and Transfer), credit and non-credit certificates, and workforce training across four academic schools. It operates a 280-acre Syracuse main campus with a satellite site in Liverpool, four residence halls, and the Whitney Applied Technology Center, and aligns curriculum with Micron Technology's semiconductor workforce needs through a Micron Cleanroom Simulation Lab.

Product overview

Onondaga Community College is a two-year SUNY community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The institution operates through four academic divisions: the School of Arts, Communication, Business & Entrepreneurship; the School of Health, Wellness & Human Services; the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences; and the School of Technology, Engineering & Computing. These divisions deliver Direct-to-Career Programs (A.A.S. degrees and certificates for immediate employment) and Transfer Degrees (A.A. and A.S. degrees for seamless four-year transfer). Beyond degree programs, OCC provides Community Education (non-credit personal and professional development), Workforce Development (industry credentials), Corporate College (business training), Early College Programs (dual enrollment for high school students), College for Living (programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities), and a Public Safety Training Center. Student support services include residence halls, counseling, esports, athletics (Lazers), and a library open to the public. Strategic partnerships with Micron Technology (semiconductor cleanroom lab, internships), YMCA (child care), and Barnes & Noble (bookstore) extend the college's reach. The institution participates in SUNY Reconnect (free tuition for adults 25-55) and offers 20 athletic teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Onondaga Lazers: The college's athletics program competing in NJCAA with 20 men's and women's teams across various sports.
• Micron Cleanroom Simulation Lab
• College for Living
• Foundations Transition Program

Products and services

• Direct-to-Career Programs Career-focused associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degrees and certificates designed to prepare students for immediate employment in specific industries upon completion. Programs span electrical technology, electromechanical technology, welding, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, automotive technology, culinary management, and health sciences.
• Transfer Degrees Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees structured for seamless transfer to four-year universities, with guaranteed admission pathways via the Direct Transfer Admission Program Agreement with Syracuse University for STEM-related programs.
• Micron Cleanroom Simulation Lab A purpose-built cleanroom simulation facility in the Whitney Applied Technology Center, equipped for hands-on semiconductor manufacturing training. OCC faculty are tailoring certificate courses to Micron's semiconductor skill requirements; the lab connects to the National Grid Grand Atrium and an adjacent second-floor lounge.
• Corporate College Employer-facing workforce education and training opportunities designed to skill up employees of regional businesses and organizations.
• Workforce Development Industry-recognized credentials and hands-on training programs for direct job placement in growing industries, including advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, and skilled trades.
• Community Education Non-credit courses and programs for Central New York residents covering personal enrichment and professional development, including SAT prep, Notary Public, security guard training, handgun safety, real estate academy, insurance licensing, cannabis education, and drone safety.
• Early College Programs Programs allowing Central New York high school students to earn college credits and get a head start on their degree before high school graduation, including the P-TECH pathway in Electrical Technology.
• Public Safety Training Center Fire and EMS training programs taught by professionals active in the field, providing industry-recognized credentials for first responders.
• Small Business Development Center The Onondaga Small Business Development Center, hosted at OCC, offers confidential business consulting, resources, workshops, and tools at no cost to start-up and existing businesses in Central New York.
• College for Living Educational program for community members with intellectual disabilities offering life skills, money and finances, and interpersonal communication courses to build independent living capabilities.
• Foundations Transition Program Program preparing students with intellectual and developmental disabilities for employment and independence through training in communication, decision-making, independent living, and interpersonal relations.
• New Visions Summer Program Week-long residential college experience for students with developmental disabilities, integrating with other summer school students on the OCC campus.
• On-Campus Housing Four residence halls (Halls A, B, C, and Shapero) offering suite-style, apartment-style, and traditional living options for approximately 400 students, including a Non-OCC Student Housing program in Shapero Hall for students at affiliated universities.
• Athletics (Lazers) 20 men's and women's NJCAA athletic teams (the Onondaga Lazers) competing across 7 state-of-the-art facilities, with 17 NJCAA national championships and a dedicated Esports Arena supporting competitive gaming teams in titles such as Siege, Valorant, and Counter-Strike.

Quantifiable outcome

• At least 85% of OCC graduates stay in the Central New York region
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Micron Technology Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026OCC has a direct partnership with Micron Technology Inc., which is building the largest semiconductor fabrication facility in U.S. history in Onondaga County. Micron allocated $1 million to OCC for a semiconductor summer program through the Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund. OCC is building a Micron Cleanroom Simulation Lab in the Whitney Applied Technology Center, with faculty tailoring curriculum and certificate courses to Micron's skills requirements. OCC students have been selected for paid internships at Micron in Boise, Idaho and Manassas, Virginia.
• YMCA of Central New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026OCC partnered with the YMCA of Central New York to expand child care services for adult students through a $200,000 state grant as part of the Child Watch Plus initiative, supporting students in the SUNY Reconnect program with on-campus child care including evening and weekend hours.
• Syracuse UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCC and Syracuse University signed a Direct Transfer Admission Program Agreement providing a guaranteed pathway for successful OCC students into STEM-related programs at SU. The partnership supports the regional talent pipeline and addresses workforce needs in Central New York.
• National GridsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Grid contributed to the redesign of the Grand Atrium inside the Whitney Applied Technology Center on OCC's campus, which houses the Micron Cleanroom Simulation Lab.
• SUNY ESFsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudents from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) live in OCC's Shapero Residence Hall under the Non-OCC Student Housing program.
• SUNY Upstate Medical UniversitysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudents from SUNY Upstate Medical University live in OCC's Shapero Residence Hall under the Non-OCC Student Housing program. OCC also maintains transfer paths for OCC graduates into Upstate Medical's medical imaging, radiation therapy, respiratory therapy, medical laboratory science, and medical biotechnology programs.
• Syracuse UniversitysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-OCC students from Syracuse University live in OCC's Shapero Residence Hall under the Non-OCC Student Housing program.
• Barnes & Noble (OCC Bookstore)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe OCC Bookstore is operated as a division of Barnes & Noble, providing textbooks, school supplies, and OCC apparel to students.
• Onondaga Small Business Development Center (SBDC)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Onondaga SBDC, hosted at OCC, provides confidential business consulting at no cost to start-up and existing businesses in the community.
• Senate Majority Leader Charles SchumercoreOthersSenator Schumer championed the CHIPS and Science Act that enabled Micron's $100 billion investment in Upstate New York, which is the foundation of OCC's Micron partnership. He has publicly endorsed OCC's role in the regional workforce pipeline.
• SYS (Southwest YMCA)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Southwest YMCA is conveniently located on OCC's Main Campus, providing fitness, recreation, and community wellness services to OCC students and the broader community.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hudson Valley Community College: SUNY community college in Troy with strong advanced manufacturing, semiconductor-adjacent training (GlobalFoundries pipeline), and CTE programs. Highly relevant peer given semiconductor workforce exposure.
• Monroe Community College: One of the largest SUNY community colleges (Rochester area) with extensive CTE, transfer, and workforce programs. Comparable mission and SUNY positioning, scaled larger.
• Tompkins Cortland Community College: SUNY community college in Dryden/Whitney Point serving the Finger Lakes/Central NY region with similar associate degree, workforce, and transfer offerings.
• Cayuga Community College: SUNY community college in Auburn/Fulton serving Central New York with associate degrees and career-focused certificates, including advanced manufacturing and health sciences. Direct institutional peer to OCC.
• Mohawk Valley Community College: Another SUNY community college serving the Utica-Rome area with similar associate degree, transfer, and workforce development programs. Comparable in mission, scale, and SUNY-system positioning to OCC.
• SUNY Broome Community College: SUNY community college in Binghamton offering transfer degrees, CTE programs, and workforce training. Similar institutional structure and programmatic mix to OCC.
• Erie Community College: SUNY community college serving the Buffalo area with similar CTE, transfer, and workforce development programming. Comparable institutional scale and mission.

Regional players

• Finger Lakes Community College: SUNY community college serving the Finger Lakes region with similar two-year degree, transfer, and CTE programs. Geographic peer in Upstate New York.
• Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES: Regional CTE provider in Central New York offering career and technical education programs. Adjacent to OCC's mission; competes for similar CTE students and employer partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• SUNY Polytechnic Institute: SUNY institution specializing in semiconductor and advanced manufacturing education, including undergraduate and graduate programs. Broader incumbent with overlapping Micron workforce pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/onondagacc
• Facebookfacebook.com/44325319466
• Instagraminstagram.com/onondagacc
• TikToktiktok.com/@onondagacc?lang=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/onondaga-community-college

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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