·Public Community College
Sinclair Community College is a public community college founded in 1887, making it one of the oldest community colleges in the United States. Located in downtown Dayton, Ohio, Sinclair serves one of the Midwest's most innovative regions — home to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the birthplace of aviation, and a growing advanced manufacturing and aerospace ecosystem. The Tartans — inspired by the college's Scottish heritage and known for their spirited red and black tartan plaid — compete in NJCAA athletics. With over 32,000 students, Sinclair is one of the largest community colleges in the United States, offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce development programs directly aligned with Dayton's aerospace, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing sectors. Nationally recognized for student success, employer partnerships, and innovative programming, Sinclair provides an affordable path to meaningful careers and four-year 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
$$8,556
/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): $8,556
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.
