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Hocking College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 753
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 42%
On-time graduation rate 23%

Located in Nelsonville, Ohio, Hocking College 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 Hocking 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.

Hocking 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 Hocking College is reported to be 23%, 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 35%.

The retention rate of students at Hocking College is 42% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Hocking College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,300

Cost of attendance at Hocking College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,810

Cost of attendance at Hocking College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at Hocking College received on average $4,181 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.

$4,181
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 326 59% $4,144 $1,350,926
Other Federal Grant 326 59% $4,339 $1,414,584
State Grant/Scholarships 25 4% $1,635 $40,878
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 204 37% $1,392 $283,868
Total Grant & Scholarships 416 75% $4,181 $1,739,330

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hocking College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Hocking College students is 22.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.9%.

22.6%

  • African American 5.7% 9 students
  • white 30.2% 134 students
  • hispanic 25.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 10.7% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Hocking College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Hocking 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
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

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

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