Hocking College
Tel:
(740)753-3591
School Highlights
- Hocking College serves 3,474 students (78% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 27%.
- Hocking College is the only community colleges within Athens County, OH.
- The nearest community college to Hocking College is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (28.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Hocking College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 187 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Hocking College | (OH) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 187 staff | 35 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,474 students | 734 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,697 students | 450 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 777 students | 284 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 180 |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 2% | 12% |
| % White | 93% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | - | - |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.44 |
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| College Completion Rate | 18% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,700 | $30,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Hocking College is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (28.4 miles away).
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