Clark State College
Springfield, OH · Public four-year · City: Small
4,724undergraduates
$8,329average net price per year
25%graduate in 6 years
50%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
54 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (13)
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other Associate (1 awarded)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Associate (10 awarded)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Associate (10 awarded)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Certificate (under 1 year) (28 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (22 awarded), Associate (6 awarded)
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Associate (5 awarded)
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (214 awarded)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate (1-2 years) (40 awarded)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded), Associate (11 awarded)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate (1-2 years) (11 awarded), Associate (1 awarded)
- Physical Therapy Assistant Associate (14 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (98 awarded)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Certificate (1-2 years) (122 awarded), Associate (142 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (4)
- Corrections Associate (3 awarded)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Associate (2 awarded)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science Certificate (under 1 year) (25 awarded)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting Certificate (under 1 year) (103 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (8)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (13 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (29 awarded), Associate (23 awarded)
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Associate (10 awarded)
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Associate (3 awarded)
- Management Information Systems and Services, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Associate (3 awarded)
- Real Estate Certificate (under 1 year) (25 awarded), Associate (6 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (10)
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General Certificate (under 1 year) (10 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (2 awarded)
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded)
- Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (9 awarded)
- Engineering/Industrial Management Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
- Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (8 awarded)
- Industrial Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
- Laser and Optical Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (26 awarded)
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (3)
- Commercial and Advertising Art Associate (4 awarded)
- Digital Arts Certificate (under 1 year) (38 awarded), Associate (1 awarded)
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology Associate (1 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Certificate (under 1 year) (15 awarded), Associate (22 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (4)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Associate (7 awarded)
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (9 awarded)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate (8 awarded)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design Associate (1 awarded), Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Precision production (2)
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Certificate (under 1 year) (7 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded)
- Welding Technology/Welder Certificate (under 1 year) (11 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (3)
- Agricultural Business and Management, General Associate (2 awarded)
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other Associate (2 awarded)
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General Associate (6 awarded)
Education (2)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Associate (3 awarded)
- Teacher Assistant/Aide Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Manufacturing Engineering Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (1)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $4,200
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $7,809
- Books and supplies
- $1,464
- Total cost living at home
- $8,872
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $6,318 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $7,374 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $9,441 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $12,272 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,062 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 86%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 68%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $5,207
- Got a grant from the college
- 22%
- Average grant from the college
- $1,522
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 36%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 40%
- Average amount borrowed
- $4,833
Graduation
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 25%
- Transferred to another college
- 40%
- Came back for year two
- 50%
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 320 | 31% | 26% |
| Started here, part-time | 606 | 27% | 23% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 389 | 30% | 40% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 996 | 32% | 38% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 4,724
- Undergraduates
- 4,724
- Full-time undergraduates
- 765
- Part-time undergraduates
- 3,959
- Students per faculty member
- 13 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 38%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 33%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 7%
| Women | 66% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 72% |
| Two or more races | 6% |
| Race unknown | 2% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Small
- Address
- 570 E Leffel Ln, Springfield, OH, 45501-0570
- County
- Clark County
- Type
- Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
- Highest degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NJCAA
- Offers
- Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.