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 2,399 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 Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High 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 | 156 staff | 91 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
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 CollegePrivate not-for-profit268 students | 14.70 Mi20918 State Route 251
Saint Martin, OH 45118
(513) 875-3344 14.70268 - 6,349 students | 33.00 Mi4200 Clermont College Dr
Batavia, OH 45103
(513) 732-5200 33.006,349 - 2,178 students | 33.30 Mi101 University Drive
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-7200 33.302,178 - Fortis College-CentervillePrivate for-profit502 students | 40.00 Mi555 E Alex Bell Rd
Centerville, OH 45459
(937) 433-3410 40.00502 - Galen College of Nursing-CincinnatiPrivate for-profit682 students | 40.30 Mi100 E Business Way Ste 200
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 475-3600 40.30682
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