Southern State Community College

100 Hobart Drive
Hillsboro, OH 45133
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Tel: (937) 393-3431
www.sscc.edu
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  • The mission of Southern State Community College is to provide accessible, affordable and high quality education to the residents of its service area.

School Highlights

Southern State Community College serves 2,399 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 32%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 156 teachers has grown by 30% over five years.
Southern State Community College(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty156 staff91 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Southern State Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five years.
The Southern State Community College diversity score of 0.13 is less than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,399 students1,346 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio15:116:1
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# Full-Time Students705 students553 students
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# Part-Time Students1,694 students793 students
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% Asian		-
2%
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% Hispanic
1%
5%
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% Black
2%
14%
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% White
93%
68%
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Unknown races
2%
6%
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Diversity Score0.130.51
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College Completion Rate
26%
31%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$29,300$31,900
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,232 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 $7,938 is less than the state average of $11,145. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,232$5,265
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,938$11,145
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid86%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,003$19,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$6,500
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Southern State Community College is a state-assisted college that offers two-year degree programs for baccalaureate transfer and for technical and occupational preparation. It is the only such college serving a rural population though four separate campuses, as well as through outreach centers and efforts in the county where a permanent campus is not located. Located in beautiful southern Ohio, Southern State is a two-year community college that serves the diverse needs of its constituents. Established in 1975 as Southern State General and Technical College the primary academic focus was technical degrees. After changing to Southern State Community College in 1977 the curriculum expanded to meet the demands of students seeking specific career training as well as the needs of those students wishing to transfer after their first two-years of education. In addition to offering Associate degrees in both technical as well as transfer programs, the College offers a wide array of adult basic literacy courses and workforce training programs. Priding itself on offering affordable, accessible, and high quality education, Southern State continues to reach more and more people throughout southern Ohio and beyond. With four convenient locations throughout Adams, Brown, Clinton, Highland, and Fayette counties in Ohio, the College has become a pillar of quality in the community. The College has 27 Associate Degree programs and 5 Certificate Programs to serve the diverse goals of their students. Southern State is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Southern State Community College is Chatfield College (14.7 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Chatfield College
    Private not-for-profit
    268 students | 14.70 Mi20918 State Route 251
    Saint Martin, OH 45118
    (513) 875-3344     14.70268
  • University of Cincinnati-Clermont College
    Public
    6,349 students | 33.00 Mi4200 Clermont College Dr
    Batavia, OH 45103
    (513) 732-5200     33.006,349
  • Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
    Public
    2,178 students | 33.30 Mi101 University Drive
    Chillicothe, OH 45601
    (740) 774-7200     33.302,178
  • Fortis College-Centerville
    Private for-profit
    502 students | 40.00 Mi555 E Alex Bell Rd
    Centerville, OH 45459
    (937) 433-3410     40.00502
  • Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati
    Private for-profit
    682 students | 40.30 Mi100 E Business Way Ste 200
    Cincinnati, OH 45241
    (513) 475-3600     40.30682
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 2,399 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,232
  • Out-state tuition: $7,938
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 7%
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Did You Know?
For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,265 per year for in-state students and $11,145 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,281 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 68%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.51, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Davis College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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