- The mission of Chatfield College is to teach life skills, via a liberal arts education, to individuals who might best succeed in our supportive, small college experience.
School Highlights
Chatfield College serves 170 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Private-state tuition: $9,370
- Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 45%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Chatfield College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 1666% over five years.
Chatfield College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
53 staff
91 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Chatfield College has declined by 42% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has decreased from 5:1 over five years.
The Chatfield College diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
170 students
1,334 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
54 students
552 students

# Part-Time Students
116 students
782 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
143 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
54 students
555 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
116 students
1,124 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% Asian
3%
2%

% Hispanic
3%
5%

% Black
36%
12%

% White
55%
72%

% Two or more races
n/a
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
5%


Diversity Score
0.57
0.46

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
31%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,700
$31,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $9,370 is less than the state average of $13,993. The private state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,370
$13,993

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
90%

Median Debt for Graduates
$19,675
$18,625

Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$6,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Creative Writing Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, Student Leadership Council
Chess Club, Creative Writing Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, Student Leadership Council
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Chatfield College is a three-year, private Catholic liberal arts college. At this time, there are two campuses. The St. Martin Campus, referred to as the main campus, is located on 200 beautifully wooded acres in St. Martin, Ohio in northern Brown County. The North Fairmount Campus is located at Cincinnati, Ohio. Chatfield is authorized to grant an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts with concentrations in Business, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, and Liberal Arts. A third year of study towards a bachelor's degree may be completed at Chatfield. Chatfield's curriculum is based on liberal arts and leads to the Associate of Arts degree. Chatfield's broad-based program encourages each student to become more authentically, free - by learning personal skills that build self-confidence and flexibility for life-long success, and by exploring a range of options to develop career choices. Chatfield's educational program includes two main parts: general education requirements and concentration requirements. The Liberal Arts concentration benefits students because Chatfield provides one-on-one academic counseling to customize your degree with career interests in mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chatfield College cost?
Chatfield College's private state tuition is approximately $9,370.
What is Chatfield College's ranking?
Chatfield College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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