What Cayuga Community College does

Cayuga Community College is a two-year public community college in New York State, operating under the State University of New York (SUNY) system since 1953. It serves students primarily in Central New York—Cayuga County, Oswego County, and select districts in Onondaga, Seneca, and Wayne Counties—through two physical campuses (Auburn at 197 Franklin Street and Fulton at 11 River Glen Drive) and a fully online delivery channel called Cayuga Online, built on the Brightspace learning management system.

The college's academic portfolio spans five schools—Business, Health Sciences, Media and the Arts, STEM, and Social Sciences and Education—offering 32 degree programs and 10 certificate programs, alongside a newer microcredentials line. Concurrent-enrollment infrastructure (Cayuga Advantage, Early College High School, P-Tech, SYNERGY Virtual High School) extends the institution into partnered K-12 districts, and a recently announced dual-degree nursing partnership with SUNY Upstate Medical University targets the regional healthcare labor market starting Fall 2026.

Cayuga's revenue model rests on per-credit tuition set at $234 for NYS residents—one of the lowest published rates in the state—supplemented by federal Title IV aid (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), New York State TAP grants, SUNY Reconnect free-tuition subsidies for adult learners 25-55, and philanthropic support channeled through the Cayuga County Community College Foundation (including a $750,000 scholarship gift in 2026). The institution is non-profit and public, governed by a Board of Trustees under SUNY's overarching authority, with no equity funding rounds and no M&A optionality typical of for-profit education providers.

Name

Cayuga Community College

Legal name

Cayuga Community College

Website

https://cayuga-cc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cayuga Community College is a two-campus SUNY community college in Central New York that delivers associate degrees, certificates, and microcredentials to roughly 3,600 students via in-person instruction and the Cayuga Online platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Online higher education
• Workforce development training
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Tuition charged per credit hour to students. NYS residents pay $234 per credit. Additional fees for specific programs and services. Financial aid including Pell Grants, federal loans, state TAP, and institutional scholarships offset costs for eligible students.
2. Federal and State Financial Aid: College administers Title IV federal financial aid programs (Pell Grants, Direct Loans, FSEOG, Work-Study) and New York State TAP grants. HEERF emergency relief funds (CARES, CRRSAA, ARP) also administered to students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cayuga Community College is a two-year public community college offering associate degrees, certificate programs, and microcredentials across five academic schools (Business, Health Sciences, Media and the Arts, STEM, and Social Sciences and Education). The college delivers instruction through two physical campuses in Auburn and Fulton, New York, and through Cayuga Online, a fully online degree platform built on Brightspace LMS. It also operates high school dual enrollment programs, workforce development training, and student support services including tutoring, financial aid advising, and library resources.

Product overview

Cayuga Community College is a two-year public community college operated by SUNY, offering a portfolio of academic programs across five schools (Business, Health Sciences, Media and the Arts/SOMA, STEM, and Social Sciences and Education) plus Microcredentials. The institution operates dual campus locations (Auburn and Fulton) and delivers education through traditional on-campus instruction, Cayuga Online (full online degree programs via Brightspace LMS), and extensive high school partnership programs (Cayuga Advantage, Early College High School, P-Tech, SYNERGY Virtual High School). Student support services include the Learning Commons for academic support (tutoring, disability services, assistive technology), Library Services, Athletics (Spartans), and Financial Aid Services. Workforce Development programs serve the broader community through corporate training and continuing education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business School Programs
• Health Sciences School Programs
• School of Media and the Arts (SOMA) Programs
• STEM School Programs
• School of Social Sciences and Education Programs
• Microcredentials
• Cayuga Online
• High School Programs (Concurrent Enrollment)
• Workforce Development
• Accelerated Nursing Pathways (ABSN and Dual AAS/BS Nursing)
• SUNY Reconnect Program
• Early College Pathways Scholarship
• Learning Commons Academic Support
• Library Services
• Spartan Athletics
• Student Life Programs
• Financial Aid Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest graduating class since 2022 with 297 eligible graduates in Class of 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and support.

• SUNY Upstate Medical University (College of Nursing)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026Partnership to create two new accelerated nursing pathways: (1) Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) for individuals with a prior bachelor's degree, and (2) a three-year dual degree program leading to both AAS in Nursing and BS in Nursing. Students complete foundational coursework at SUNY Upstate while earning the AAS through Cayuga. Both programs aim to address the growing demand for nurses in Central New York. Launch expected Fall 2026.
• CiTi BOCES (Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCayuga partners with CiTi BOCES to operate SYNERGY Virtual High School, an online environment enabling high school students to earn college degrees. First dual graduate Carissa Quagliata achieved this milestone in 2026. Also partners with CiTi for Early College High School program.
• State University of New York (SUNY System)coreOthersCayuga is one of 30 community colleges in the SUNY system. Benefits include system-wide transfer agreements, SUNY Reconnect program eligibility for free tuition, Chancellor's Awards, and access to SUNY resources including Deque University accessibility training and SUNY nursing programs.
• Inceptia (Division of NSLP)supportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCayuga partnered with Inceptia to provide free assistance to students on their federal student loan obligations. Inceptia counselors help borrowers during grace periods and if loans become delinquent. Not a collection agency; focused on helping students find repayment solutions.
• Dana L. West High SchoolmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing high school students to simultaneously earn their high school diploma and associate degree. Student Nina Bartolotta became a dual graduate through this partnership in 2026.
• Union Springs High SchoolmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership with four students (Stephen Case, Gracie Chalupnicki, Ella Dougherty, Lilyana Thornton) simultaneously graduating high school and earning associate degrees in 2026.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Onondaga Community College: SUNY community college serving the Syracuse metropolitan area, the closest urban peer to Cayuga. Operates the same SUNY governance model, similar associate degree portfolio, and competes for students in overlapping Onondaga County districts.
• Finger Lakes Community College: SUNY community college based in Canandaigua, NY, geographically adjacent to Cayuga's service area. Offers the same SUNY structure, associate degrees, and dual-enrollment programs, directly competing for students in the Finger Lakes/Central NY region.
• Tompkins Cortland Community College: SUNY community college in Dryden, NY, with overlapping Central New York service territory. Offers similar SUNY structure, online degrees, and transfer pathways, competing for the same pool of recent high school graduates and adult learners.
• SUNY Broome Community College: SUNY community college in Binghamton, NY, sharing the same SUNY system governance, tuition structure, and Reconnect eligibility. Operates a comparable portfolio of associate degrees, certificates, and high school dual enrollment programs.
• Monroe Community College: One of the largest SUNY community colleges, based in Rochester, NY. Operates the same SUNY model but at greater scale, competing for online students statewide and setting benchmarks for program breadth, athletics (NJCAA), and student services in the region.
• Mohawk Valley Community College: SUNY community college serving Utica/Rome, NY with comparable two-year degree structure, SUNY Reconnect participation, and dual enrollment with regional high schools. A relevant peer for benchmarking small-city community college operations in upstate New York.
• Jefferson Community College: SUNY community college in Watertown, NY, comparable in scale (~3,000+ students), rural service area, and SUNY system structure. Useful peer for benchmarking rural upstate community college enrollment and outcomes.
• Herkimer County Community College: SUNY community college in Herkimer, NY, with similar size, rural upstate demographics, SUNY governance, and online program offerings. Directly comparable for tuition, athletics (NJCAA), and dual enrollment economics.
• North Country Community College: SUNY community college with campuses in Saranac Lake and Malone, NY. Comparable small-scale rural public community college in upstate New York operating within the same SUNY system framework.

Broad incumbents

• Northern Virginia Community College: One of the largest public community college systems in the U.S., providing a benchmark for scale, online program breadth, workforce development, and dual enrollment at a community college system level — though operating in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CayugaCC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLLbA6F77EaVMVtQqElwSKw
• Facebookfacebook.com/CayugaCommunityCollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/cayugacc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Cayuga Community College