- 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 2,227 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,227 students
- In-state tuition: $4,232
- Out-state tuition: $7,938
- Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
- Minority enrollment: 10%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
Southern State Community College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
58 staff
24 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southern State Community College has grown by 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 38:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Southern State Community College diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 64% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,227 students
612 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
480 students
342 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,747 students
270 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,227 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
480 students
342 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,747 students
402 students
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
2%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
62%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,300
$31,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,232 is less than the state average of $5,027. The in-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,938 is less than the state average of $10,828. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,232
$5,027
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,938
$10,828
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,149
$18,562
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,516
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southern State Community College cost?
Southern State Community College's tuition is approximately $4,232 for In-State students and $7,938 for Out-State students.
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