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Terra State Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Fremont, Ohio, Terra State Community 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 Terra State 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.

Terra State 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Terra State Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Terra State Community College is reported to be 32%, 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 64% at Terra State Community 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

$5,444

Cost of attendance at Terra State Community 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

$9,884

Cost of attendance at Terra State Community 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, 76 of freshman students at Terra State Community College received on average $4,605 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.

$4,605
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 99 49% $4,620 $457,390
Other Federal Grant 102 50% $4,695 $478,898
State Grant/Scholarships 1 0% $186 $186
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 71 35% $3,241 $230,084
Total Grant & Scholarships 154 76% $4,605 $709,168

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Terra State Community 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 Terra State Community College students is 32.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 23.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.1%.

32.4%

  • African American 13.6% 3 students
  • white 33.2% 71 students
  • unknown 50.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 35.3% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Terra State Community 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

Terra State 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
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • 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