Hocking College
Tel:
(740) 753-3591
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%.
Top Rankings
Hocking College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating 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 | Link to School Calendar |
Source: 2020 (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 (28.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,532 students | 28.20 Mi1570 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-6711 28.202,532 - 1,827 students | 37.10 Mi1425 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0762 37.101,827 - Zane State CollegePublic2,262 students | 37.20 Mi1555 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 588-5000 37.202,262 - Mountain State CollegePrivate for-profit21 students | 37.80 Mi1508 Spring St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-5487 37.8021 - 2,818 students | 41.30 Mi300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 424-8000 41.302,818
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