Sinclair Community College is Elite Vanguard Learning College

Campus

One of the largest campuses among the community college campuses in North America in terms of enrollment, the college had 25,349 students as on 2009. Till 2006 the main campus in downtown Dayton was the only learning area for the college. Some classes were held in the area High Schools and YMCAs. Satellite campuses have now been created in cities near Dayton at Englewood , Huber Heights , Eaton, and Mason. Course view campus center in Mason was added in September 2007.

Unique Features

Because of special funding provided by taxpayers of Montgomery County , the college has the lowest tuition fees in Ohio . Cost of total associate degree comes to less than one quarter tuition cost in any other college. Another unique feature of the college is around 180 different online courses and online degrees offered.

Brief History

Sinclair Community College is named after Scottish immigrant David A. Sinclair. It was first founded as adult training school and ultimately became Sinclair College in 1948. During 1975-97 it became model institution for community colleges by pioneering various new approaches in both technology and business curricula.

Accreditation

Sinclair Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is also a member of the North Central Association and the Ohio Association of Colleges. Study programs are approved by Ohio Board of Regents and the college is authorized to grant associate degrees in arts, science, applied science, and individualized technical studies.

Programs Offered

More than 70 different programs are offered by the college that includes mechanical, engineering technology, packaging engineering technology, electronics engineering technology, automotive technology, and drafting and design technologies, paralegal program, business programs, art and design programs, music programs, and allied health technologies. All these programs are duly accredited by national or state accreditation authorities.

Admission

Sinclair Community College offers open admission. Dual credit, advanced placement, and life experience are accepted as admission credits.

Student Support and Financial Aid

Sinclair Community College offers remedial services, academic and career counseling, PT cost defraying employment, on campus day care and library facilities among others as student support program. Various types of financial aids like federal, state, local, and institutional grants, scholarships, and student loans are also offered the details of which can be viewed on the state university website.