·Public Community College
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) is a public community college founded in 1963, serving Greater Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, Ohio across four campuses — Metro, Western, Eastern, and Corporate College. As one of Ohio's largest community colleges, Tri-C provides associate degrees, certificates, and workforce development programs directly aligned with Greater Cleveland's healthcare, advanced manufacturing, technology, and service industries. The college's beloved mascot, Stomp the Triceratops, debuted in 2019 wearing jersey #63 in honor of the college's founding year — a beloved symbol of Tri-C's spirit and community commitment. Tri-C is nationally recognized for its innovative approach to student success, corporate partnerships, and community workforce development. With over 17,000 credit students annually representing more than 30 countries, Tri-C connects learners of all backgrounds to meaningful careers while providing clear pathways to four-year university transfer throughout Ohio.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$7,189
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $7,249
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
