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Hocking College

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH · Rural · 1,311 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Hocking College, located in the scenic Appalachian hills of Nelsonville, Ohio, is best known for its immersive, hands-on technical education and top-tier programs in natural resources, nursing, culinary arts, and public safety. The campus culture is vibrant, outdoorsy, and uniquely active, offering students a tight-knit community with access to extensive local trail systems and student-run operations like an on-campus hotel and restaurant. What truly sets Hocking apart from other two-year schools is its rare status as a residential community college with on-campus housing, alongside its massive 2,300-acre "land lab" that serves as a real-world, outdoor classroom for forestry and wildlife conservation students.


Wikipedia:Hocking College is a public community college in Nelsonville, Ohio, United States. The college offers more than 60 associate and vocational programs and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The college was chartered in 1969 by the Ohio Board of Regents.

Location
Nelsonville, OH, 45764 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
52 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$19,171
Out-of-state COA
$23,921
Avg net price
$13,704
Room & board
$10,060
In-state tuition
$5,540
Out-of-state tuition
$10,290
Books & supplies
$600/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,364
$30–48k
$12,869
$48–75k
$13,253
$75–110k
$16,848
$110k+
$18,104
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
32%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
31%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
44%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,544
Median earnings (10yr)
$37,791
Median debt
$11,584
Monthly loan payment
$123
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,750$14,748
Debt (90th percentile)
$22,492
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
46%
First-generation
45%
Median family income
$28,100
Independent students
26%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
20%
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic
3%
Black
11%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
1%
Institutional
Endowment
$6M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, medium full-time
Full-time faculty
33%
Avg faculty salary
$5,404/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,418
Federal loan rate
50%

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