- 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 28%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 158 teachers has declined by 5% 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
91 staff

School Calendar
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 0.46. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,904 students
1,320 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
693 students
552 students

# Part-Time Students
1,211 students
768 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
134 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
693 students
552 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,211 students
782 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
299 students
% Asian
n/a
2%

% Hispanic
1%
5%

% Black
1%
12%

% White
95%
72%

% Two or more races
1%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
5%


Diversity Score
0.10
0.46

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
31%

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,235 is less than the state average of $4,876. 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 $11,127. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,235
$4,876

Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,315
$11,127

Tuition Notes
instate, out of stat
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
89%

Median Debt for Graduates
$11,411
$18,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$6,500

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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