Washington State Community College
- 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 1,758 students (47% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 27%.
- Washington State Community College is the only community colleges within Washington County, OH.
- The nearest community college to Washington State Community College is Mountain State College (12.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Washington State Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 168 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Washington State Community College | (OH) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 168 staff | 35 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,758 students | 734 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 832 students | 450 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 926 students | 284 students |
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| % Asian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 1% | 12% |
| % White | 96% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.44 |
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| College Completion Rate | 17% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,900 | $30,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Washington State Community College is Mountain State College (12.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Mountain State CollegePrivate, for profit158 students | 12.50 Mi1508 Spring St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304)485-5487 12.50158 - 2,985 students | 15.40 Mi300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304)424-8000 15.402,985 - 3,474 students | 42.00 Mi3301 Hocking Parkway
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740)753-3591 42.003,474 - Zane State CollegePublic4,009 students | 48.40 Mi1555 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740)454-2501 48.404,009 - 2,116 students | 48.60 Mi1425 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740)453-0762 48.602,116
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