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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 17%

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cincinnati State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Cincinnati State is reported to be 17%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 65% at Cincinnati State suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,040

Cost of attendance at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,090

Cost of attendance at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 66 of freshman students at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College received on average $6,869 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,869
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 229 50% $6,102 $1,397,403
Other Federal Grant 290 64% $6,541 $1,896,821
State Grant/Scholarships 5 1% $970 $4,850
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 67 15% $2,375 $159,158
Total Grant & Scholarships 300 66% $6,869 $2,060,829

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College students is 16.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 19.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 14.9%.

16.9%

  • African American 11.5% 14 students
  • white 18.6% 72 students
  • hispanic 11.1% 2 students
  • International Students 29.0% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 18.0% 7 students

Service Offerings

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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