Hocking College

3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, 45764
Tel: (740)753-3591
Public | 6,891 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Hocking College serves 6,891 students (67% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body.
  • Hocking College is the only community colleges within Athens County, OH.
  • The nearest community college is ( miles away).

School Overview:
Hocking College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 242 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 6,891 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:28 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 4,587 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 2,304 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 1% 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 8% 15%
% White		 91% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $3,795 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $7,590 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • In 1968 Tri-County Technical Institute opens its doors on the grounds of Tri-County Joint Vocational School. Official name changed to Hocking Technical College in 1972. 250 acres purchased for new building and future development. College receives first of many grants from the Helene Fuld Health Trust for the nursing programs.
  • Hocking College is the only technical college in Ohio offering college owned and managed residential facilities. Our campus, nestled in the foothills of southeastern Ohio, consist of 2300 acres of lands and the state's only college-owned residence halls. Hocking Heights Residence Hall, an on-campus residence hall, accommodates up to 325 students. Hocking Heights has made a commitment to the quality of life of every resident offering programs and services to help students achieve their living and learning goals.
  • Technical programs at Hocking College prepare students for careers in business, computer and information technology, health and nursing, hospitality, industrial, natural resources, and public safety services. These two-year programs also assist students who want formal training toward advancement in their present jobs.
  • Technical education programs lead to the Associate in Applied Business degree, the Associate in Applied Science degree, or the Associate in Technical Studies degree. Each of these programs has a minimum of 45 technical credit hours and 42 general credit hours with actual specifications listed on the course of study for each individual program
  • Hocking College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Hocking College is a member of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, The Ohio College Association, and the National Alliance of Community and Technical Colleges.

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