Sinclair Community College
Rolling
Acceptance rate
$10,800
Tuition/yr
20,000
Enrollment
19:1
Student:Faculty
About Sinclair Community College
Sinclair Community College, a/k/a Sinclair College, is a public community college in Dayton, Ohio, United States.
Sinclair Community College is a public two-year institution founded in 1887 and located in downtown Dayton, Ohio. It serves approximately 19,000–32,000 students across five locations, including a main campus in downtown Dayton, Centerville, Mason, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, plus extensive online options. With over 325 degree and certificate programs, it is one of the largest single-campus community colleges in the United States.
Sinclair's nursing program was ranked No. 1 in Ohio out of 107 programs evaluated by NursingExplorer.com, and allied health and medical assisting services are among its highest-ranked academic areas. The college holds formal articulation agreements with more than 20 universities and 100 academic programs, including extensive pathways to the University of Cincinnati, Wright State University, and Ohio State University, making it a structured two-year entry point to bachelor's degrees in Ohio.
Dayton is a mid-sized Midwestern city with a relatively low cost of living. Sinclair was named one of Newsweek's America's Top Online Colleges for 2026 and ranks among the top 20% of Ohio public schools for affordability and completion rates. International students on F-1 visas are accepted and can enroll in academic programs or the English Now! intensive ESL program.
Campus & Location
OH
Urban
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.
For Nepali students
- Sinclair is one of the most affordable US community colleges for international students, with out-of-state/international tuition of approximately $359 per credit hour (around $10,800 per year for a full load), well below the typical US university cost, making it a realistic entry point for Nepali families funding studies abroad.
- F-1 visa students are fully accepted and receive dedicated International Student Services support; Sinclair issues I-20s and requires proof of approximately $20,000 in available funds for one academic year, a threshold lower than most four-year US universities.
- After completing a two-year associate degree, Nepali students can transfer to Ohio four-year universities under guaranteed articulation agreements, including pathways to Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati, and Wright State, significantly reducing the total cost of earning a US bachelor's degree.
- F-1 graduates are eligible for 12-month OPT work authorization in the US after completion, with a 24-month STEM OPT extension available for qualifying STEM programs, and CPT (Curricular Practical Training) is available before graduation for eligible programs.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:
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