Southern State Community College
- 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 2,462 students (46% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
- Southern State Community College is the only community colleges within Highland County, OH.
- The nearest community college to Southern State Community College is Chatfield College (15.0 miles away).
Top Placements
Southern State Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Southern 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 | 88 staff | 35 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,462 students | 734 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,135 students | 450 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,327 students | 284 students |
| % Black | 1% | 12% |
| % White | 93% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 10% |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.44 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2015) | 19% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,300 | $30,800 |
Source: 2016 (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 (15.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Chatfield CollegePrivate, non-profit408 students | 15.00 Mi20918 State Route 251
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513)875-3344 15.00408 - 3,246 students | 32.90 Mi4200 Clermont College Dr
Batavia, OH 45103
(513)732-5200 32.903,246 - 2,308 students | 33.20 Mi101 University Drive
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740)774-7200 33.202,308 - Brown Mackie College-CincinnatiPrivate, for profit918 students | 36.40 Mi1011 Glendale-Milford Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513)771-2424 36.40918 - Fortis College-CentervillePrivate, for profit1,645 students | 40.10 Mi555 E Alex Bell Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937)433-3410 40.101,645
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