Tompkins Cortland Community College

What Tompkins Cortland Community College does

Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) is a public two-year community college founded in 1968 and operated as part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, one of the largest public university systems in the United States. The college is headquartered at 170 North Street in Dryden, New York, and serves Tompkins and Cortland counties with associate degree programs, certificates, and stackable microcredentials across fields including Business, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, STEM, and Criminal Justice. Its core technology footprint consists of an online Learning Management System integrated with student portals (myTC3, Self Service, Student Health Portal) supporting in-person, online, and hybrid course delivery. Students are supported by an on-campus apartment-style housing complex, tiered meal plans (5, 10, or 17 meals per week ranging $765.66-$2,170.95 per semester), a fitness center, olympic-size swimming pool, TC3 Library, and TC3 Farm.

The institution generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees, on-campus housing ($4,434 per semester), mandatory and optional meal plans, and continuing education programs. It operates a multi-channel go-to-market combining sales-led admissions outreach with community-led partnerships: dual admission and transfer agreements with four-year institutions (Ithaca College, RIT Saunders College of Business, Alfred University), CollegeNow dual-enrollment programs with regional high schools, international student recruitment, and the SUNY Reconnect program offering free community college to New York adults aged 25-55 without a degree. TC3 employs approximately 491 staff and is led by President Amy Kremenek, with a leadership team including Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs Aaron Tolbert, Vice President Malvika Talwar, and Chief Advancement Officer Tobin (who also directs the TC3 Foundation). The college graduated its 57th class (508 graduates) in 2026 and has experienced 43% growth in adult student enrollment over the past four years.

Name

Tompkins Cortland Community College

Legal name

Tompkins Cortland Community College

Website

https://tompkinscortland.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) is a public SUNY-affiliated two-year college in Dryden, NY, serving traditional students, adult learners, and international students with associate degrees, certificates, stackable microcredentials, and dual admission transfer pathways to four-year institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Higher education services
• Transfer pathway programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dryden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: TC3 generates primary revenue through tuition and fees from enrolled students. The college is a SUNY institution with in-state tuition rates for New York residents.
2. Campus Housing: On-campus apartment housing generates revenue through semester rental rates. Residential students pay $4,434 per semester for campus housing.
3. Meal Plans: Dining services revenue from mandatory meal plans for residential students and optional plans for commuters. Plans range from $765.66 to $2,170.95 per semester.
4. Continuing Education: Career and professional education programs for community members seeking workforce development and skills training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tompkins Cortland Community College is a public two-year college delivering associate degree and certificate programs across Business, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, STEM, and Criminal Justice, with stackable microcredentials, dual admission transfer pathways to four-year institutions, on-campus apartment housing, dining meal plans, online and hybrid course options, and the SUNY Reconnect free community college program for adult learners aged 25-55.

Product overview

Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) is a two-year community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and student services. The core offering consists of academic degree programs (associate degrees and certificates) across multiple disciplines, supported by campus housing with apartment-style living and flexible meal plans. The institution provides extensive student support services including tutoring, counseling, access accommodations, and career services. Financial aid services help students fund education through federal, state, and institutional programs. Transfer pathways through dual admission agreements with four-year institutions enable seamless continuation to bachelor's degrees. Additional offerings include recreation facilities, study abroad programs, and specialized initiatives like SUNY Reconnect for adult learners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Degree Programs Associate degree and certificate programs across Business, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, STEM, Criminal Justice, and additional disciplines, with stackable microcredentials and certificates that build toward advanced degrees for traditional and adult learners.
• Campus Housing On-campus apartment-style living with private bedrooms, full kitchens, and shared living areas providing a secure residential experience for students.
• Meal Plans Student meal plan subscriptions with options for 5, 10, or 17 meals per week, including flex dollars usable at the TC3 Eatery and Fireside Café. Residential students are required to purchase at minimum the 17-meal plan.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive student support including tutoring, library services, academic advising, counseling, access and equity accommodations, career services, childcare, and recovery networks.
• Financial Aid Services Federal and state financial aid assistance including Pell Grants, loans, work study, TAP, and TC3 scholarship programs to help students fund their education.
• Transfer Pathways Dual admission and transfer partnerships with four-year institutions including Ithaca College, Alfred University, and RIT Saunders College of Business, enabling seamless transfer to complete bachelor's degrees.
• SUNY Reconnect Free Community College Program Free community college program for New York adults aged 25-55 without a college degree, covering tuition in high-demand fields through the SUNY Reconnect initiative.
• Career and Professional Education Continuing education and professional development courses for community members seeking workforce development, skills training, and lifelong learning opportunities.
• CollegeNow Dual Enrollment College credit program for high school students through partnerships with regional high schools, providing early college exposure and reducing college costs.
• Online Learning Flexible online and hybrid course options enabling remote students, including international students, to access TC3 programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43% growth in adult student enrollment over four years
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Alfred UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Transfer agreement for TC3 Health Sciences graduates providing a direct transfer pathway into Alfred University. Enables seamless continuation for students completing their associate degree in health-related fields.
• Ithaca CollegeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026Dual admission agreement signed in April 2026 providing students admission to both institutions. Students enroll at TC3 initially and seamlessly continue at Ithaca College after completing their associate degree. Covers pathways in Health Sciences (A.S. to B.S.), Psychology and Social Science (A.S. to B.S.), and Biology (A.S. to B.A./B.S.). TC3 transfer students receive IC scholarships of $15,000-$36,000 per year. Students receive co-advising from paired TC3 and IC advisors.
• RIT Saunders College of BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Three new transfer agreements signed in March 2026 providing TC3 graduates a direct transfer pathway into the RIT Saunders College of Business. Formal signing included TC3 President Amy Kremenek and RIT Saunders College of Business Senior Associate Dean John Tu.
• TC3 FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe TC3 Foundation supports the college through fundraising, scholarships, and alumni engagement. Coordinates graduation awards for the graduating class and manages charitable giving programs including the Presidential Scholarship.
• 100+ Local EmployerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of employer connections providing internships, field-work experiences, and career opportunities for TC3 students. Local business partnerships enable hands-on learning in real-world environments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mohawk Valley Community College: A SUNY community college in Utica/Rome, NY. Comparable as a same-system peer focused on associate degrees, transfer pathways, and community-based workforce training.
• Corning Community College: A SUNY community college in Corning, NY. Comparable rural/regional SUNY two-year institution with similar academic and workforce program offerings.
• SUNY Broome Community College: A SUNY community college in Binghamton, NY offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce programs. Comparable as a same-system peer with similar program mix and student demographics.
• Cayuga Community College: Another SUNY community college located in Auburn/Fulton, NY. Directly comparable as a small regional SUNY two-year college with overlapping Tompkins-area service territory.
• Onondaga Community College: A fellow SUNY community college in Syracuse, NY offering associate degrees and transfer pathways. Highly comparable as a same-system, same-state public two-year institution serving a similar central/upstate NY population.

Others

• Ithaca College: A four-year private institution in Ithaca, NY with which TC3 has a dual admission/transfer partnership. Relevant as a transfer destination and as a regional higher-ed player adjacent to TC3's service area.

Broad incumbents

• Ivy Tech Community College: Indiana's statewide community college system and one of the largest in the U.S. Comparable as a broad public-community-college incumbent offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce credentials.
• Monroe Community College: A larger SUNY community college in Rochester, NY. Comparable as a broader system incumbent offering a wider portfolio of associate degrees, transfer, and workforce programs at greater scale.
• Northern Virginia Community College: One of the largest public community colleges in the U.S. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the community-college category, providing scale benchmarks for program and enrollment strategy.

Emerging players

• SUNY Online: SUNY's centralized online learning platform offering associate and bachelor's programs statewide. Comparable as an emerging/alternative channel that competes for TC3's online and adult-learner segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tompkinscortlandcc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/tompkins-cortland-community-college

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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