Washington State Community College

710 Colegate Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Washington State Community College will enrich the lives of students, families, and the community through education, training, community service and cultural activities.

School Highlights

Washington State Community College serves 1,904 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 29%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,904 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,235
  • Out-state tuition: $8,315
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 5%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Washington State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 158 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Washington State Community College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
158 staff
93 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Washington State Community College and community college average number of faculty in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Washington State Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Washington State Community College diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,904 students
1,337 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Washington State Community College and community college average number of enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Washington State Community College and community college average student staff ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
693 students
555 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Washington State Community College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
1,211 students
782 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Washington State Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Washington State Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Ohio.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
134 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
693 students
555 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Washington State Community College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,211 students
1,124 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington State Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
% Hispanic
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington State Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington State Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
95%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington State Community College and the percentage of White community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Washington State Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington State Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
Diversity Score
0.10
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington State Community College and the community college average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
32%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Washington State Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,900
$31,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Washington State Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Ohio by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,235 is less than the state average of $5,375. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,315 is less than the state average of $10,942. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,235
$5,375
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Washington State Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,315
$10,942
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Washington State Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Tuition Notes
instate, out of stat
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
89%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Washington State Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,411
$18,625
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Washington State Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$6,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Washington State Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Washington State Community College is a state-assisted, two-year comprehensive community college offering over 50 programs of study. The designated service area of the College includes Washington and Morgan Counties, but a significant number of students from across southeastern Ohio and nearby counties in West Virginia also are enrolled. The College was founded in 1971 as Washington Technical Institute with its one building campus located on St. Rt. 676 in Marietta. In 1972 the name became Washington Technical College as part of a reorganization of Ohio's higher education system. In 1991, the College was re-chartered as Washington State Community College and at the same time relocated to its current campus at 710 Colegate Drive in Marietta. The Washington State campus, which opened with one building in 1991, has grown to include six structures: the Main Building, Arts & Sciences Center, Carson K. Miller Library, Center for Business and Technology, Evergreen Child Development Center, and a maintenance building. The College occupies nearly 155 acres of wooded land. In 2004, the College created a master plan for campus growth with a vision for addition of a conference center, an Appalachian arts center with an amphitheater, and a health sciences building, as well as improvements to the campus entrances and parking. The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commisions and offers transfer programs as well as applied/technical programs in business, engineering/industrial technologies, health sciences, and public services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Washington State Community College cost?
Washington State Community College's tuition is approximately $4,235 for In-State students and $8,315 for Out-State students.
What is Washington State Community College's ranking?
Washington State Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,904 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,235
  • Out-state tuition: $8,315
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 5%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,375 per year for in-state students and $10,942 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,989 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.47, 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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