Clark State Community College
Tel:
(937)325-0691
- The purpose of Clark State Community College is to foster individual and community prosperity through access to the highest quality, learner-centered education.
School Highlights
- Clark State Community College serves 5,969 students (27% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 27%.
- Clark State Community College is the only community colleges within Clark County, OH.
- The nearest community college to Clark State Community College is International College of Broadcasting (20.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Clark State Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 190 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Clark State Community College | (OH) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 190 staff | 35 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 5,969 students | 734 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,594 students | 450 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 4,375 students | 284 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 9% | 12% |
| % White | 83% | 73% |
| % Unknown races | 5% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.44 |
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| College Completion Rate | 12% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,500 | $30,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Clark State Community College is a public, comprehensive, two-year higher education institution located in Springfield, Ohio. We offer both full-time and part-time employment on our beautiful Leffel Lane and Downtown campuses. Clark State Community College began in 1962 as the Springfield and Clark County Technical Education Program in an effort to meet the post-secondary, technical education needs of Springfield and the surrounding area. In 1966 the name was changed to Clark County Technical Institute (CCTI) and was chartered by the Ohio Board of Regents as Ohio's first technical college. In 1972, ten years after its birth, CCTI had grown to 1,000 students and officially became Clark Technical College. New programs in agriculture, business, engineering technologies, health, public services and general studies were developed in response to the community's changing educational and economic needs. By 1985 Clark Technical College had developed one of the broadest general education programs of any technical college in the state. On July 1, 1988, the Ohio Board of Regents approved the change of Clark Technical College to Clark State Community College. As a result of this action, Clark State added the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees (university parallel programs) to the nearly 30 technical associate degrees and certificates it had offered for years. Clark State Community College offers over 50 career-oriented associate degrees and certificates in business, health, human services and engineering technologies, as well as pre-baccalaureate transfer degrees. Clark State Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of College and Schools.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Clark State Community College is International College of Broadcasting (20.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- International College of BroadcastingPrivate, for profit74 students | 20.30 Mi6 S Smithville Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
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Dayton, OH 45420
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Irwin, OH 43029
(740)857-1311 21.9057 - National College-DaytonPrivate, for profit131 students | 22.20 Mi1837 Woodman Center Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937)299-9450 22.20131 - The modern college of designPrivate, for profit139 students | 23.30 Mi1725 E David Rd
Dayton, OH 45440
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