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James A. Rhodes State College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 47%

Located in Lima, Ohio, James A. Rhodes State 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 James A. Rhodes State 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.

James A. Rhodes State 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 James A. Rhodes State College is reported to be 47%, 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 student retention rate of 65% at James A. Rhodes State College 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

$4,397

Cost of attendance at James A. Rhodes State 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

$8,721

Cost of attendance at James A. Rhodes State 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, 60 of freshman students at James A. Rhodes State College received on average $2,609 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.

$2,609
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 78 39% $2,617 $204,141
Other Federal Grant 78 39% $2,847 $222,081
State Grant/Scholarships 2 1% $2,944 $5,888
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 67 34% $1,271 $85,132
Total Grant & Scholarships 120 60% $2,609 $313,101

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of James A. Rhodes State 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 James A. Rhodes State College students is 47.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.5%.

47.0%

  • African American 12.5% 2 students
  • white 52.3% 115 students
  • unknown 27.3% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 28.6% 2 students

Service Offerings

James A. Rhodes State 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

James A. Rhodes State 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
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

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
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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