Terra State Community College
Tel:
(419)334-8400
- Terra State Community College is a two-year accredited, state-supported, commuter college located in Fremont, Ohio. It has a long history of service to the community and of accomplishing its mission of providing students with the opportunity for quality learning experiences that are both accessible and affordable.
School Highlights
- Terra State Community College serves 2,603 students (32% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 27%.
- Terra State Community College is the only community colleges within Sandusky County, OH.
- The nearest community college to Terra State Community College is Ohio Business College-Sandusky (25.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Terra 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 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Terra State Community College | (OH) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 114 staff | 35 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,603 students | 734 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 822 students | 450 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,781 students | 284 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% |
| % Black | 1% | 12% |
| % White | 84% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.44 |
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| College Completion Rate | 8% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,700 | $30,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Terra State offers many options for those who desire to take one course or a full curriculum leading to an Associate Degree in Applied Business, Applied Science, Arts, Individualized Study, Science or Technical Studies. Students who wish to continue their education may transfer credits to a four-year college or university. Terra State maintains a strong commitment to provide state-of-the-art equipment, facilities, library and instructors that give our students a quality technical education and a competitive edge in the job market. Terra State Community College's roots go back to September 1968, when the Vanguard Technical Institute opened to 78 full-time engineering and business students. The institute was a night school, using the facilities of Vanguard Vocational Center. Today, Terra State Community College sits on a 103-acre site,offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs and is a source of information and support to the entire community. Terra State Community College is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Terra State Community College is Ohio Business College-Sandusky (25.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Ohio Business College-SanduskyPrivate, for profit264 students | 25.70 Mi5202 Timber Commons Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870
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Perrysburg, OH 43551
(567)661-7000 25.8012,561 - 2,287 students | 29.30 MiOne University Drive
Huron, OH 44839
(419)433-5560 29.302,287 - 1,512 students | 29.70 Mi2221 Madison Avenue
Toledo, OH 43604
(419)251-1313 29.701,512 - Brown Mackie College-FindlayPrivate, for profit369 students | 31.40 Mi1700 Fostoria Ave, Suite 100
Findlay, OH 45840
(419)423-2211 31.40369
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