Hocking College
School Highlights
Hocking College serves 3,509 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is same as the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 32%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 3,509 students
- In-state tuition: $4,390
- Out-state tuition: $8,780
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 20%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Hocking College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 225 teachers has declined by 37% over five years.
Hocking College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
225 staff
91 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Hocking College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.
The Hocking College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,509 students
1,346 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,792 students
553 students
# Part-Time Students
1,717 students
793 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
800 students
200 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
10%
14%
% White
80%
68%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.51
College Completion Rate
31%
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,700
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,390 is less than the state average of $5,265. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,780 is less than the state average of $11,145. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,390
$5,265
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,780
$11,145
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$19,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$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
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- With more than 50 associate degree programs to choose from, Hocking College offers students a quality educational experience that is flexible, affordable and applicable to their career goals. At Hocking College, students will gain the concrete skills necessary to successfully further their education and pursue a profession. Hocking College's supportive faculty, interactive classes and valuable campus resources provide a hands-on learning environment that enables students to continually thrive.
- The college now serves nearly 5,000 students. Set in the scenic town of Nelsonville, Ohio, the 2,300-acre institution is rich in history, nature, art and culture. Hocking College also has the Perry Campus located in New Lexington, Ohio and the Logan Campus. In addition to the school's on-campus residents, who attend Hocking from throughout the United States and around the world, local students commute from all over Southeastern Ohio.
- 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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