Clark State College

www.clarkstate.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,536

3.51% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,329

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,724

16.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

24.7%

53 Graduates

About

Clark State College is a higher education institution located in Clark County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Clark State College were Other Health Preparatory Programs (227 degrees awarded), Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (128 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (42 degrees).

In 2023, 1,141 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Clark State College. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (838 degrees), 5.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (153 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Clark State College is $3,536, which is $−4,717 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Clark State College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,556 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Clark State College is $3,536, which is $4,717 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,329.

In 2023, 42% of undergraduate students attending Clark State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,536

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Clark State College was $3,536. The cost of tuition at Clark State College is $−4,717 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Clark State College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,329

2023 Value

1.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Clark State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,329. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Clark State College grew by 1.67%.

This chart compares the average net price of Clark State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,144

Room and Board

$1,424

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Clark State College was of $8,144 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 33.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,424. The cost of books and supplies increased by 41.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Clark State College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Clark State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 12.5% with respect to 2022, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Clark State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Clark State College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1556 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Clark State College had a total enrollment of 4,724 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Clark State College is 765 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,959. This means that 16.2% of students enrolled at Clark State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Clark State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.6% White, 14.3% Black or African American, 5.52% Two or More Races, 4.45% Hispanic or Latino, 0.847% Asian, 0.381% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0635% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Clark State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.8%), followed by White Male (26.1%) and Black or African American Female (9.93%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

16.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Clark State College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,724 students. The full-time enrollment at Clark State College is 765 and the part-time enrollment is 3,959. This means that 16.2% of students enrolled at Clark State College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Clark State College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Clark State College was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Clark State College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Clark State College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,382 enrolled students
Black or African American
677 enrolled students
Two or More Races
261 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Clark State College is 71.6% White, 14.3% Black or African American, 5.52% Two or More Races, 4.45% Hispanic or Latino, 0.847% Asian, 0.381% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0635% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 98 students (2.07%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 305 more women than men received degrees from Clark State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Clark State College is white (838 degrees awarded). There were 5.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (153 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Clark State College is Other Health Preparatory Programs (227 degrees awarded), followed by Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (128 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (42 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Clark State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (169 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (48 degrees), and Health (515 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clark State College are Registered nurses (1,481,571 people), Social workers, all other (201,371 people), Other managers (195,636 people), Medical & health services managers (183,778 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (155,112 people).

The most specialized majors at Clark State College in 2023 are Protective Services (169 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (48 degrees), Health (515 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (46 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (172 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clark State College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Clark State College are Protective Services (169 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (48 degrees), Health (515 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (46 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (172 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clark State College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,589,783 people), Elementary & secondary schools (459,458 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (375,984 people), Outpatient care centers (307,483 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (225,450 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Clark State College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
172 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
118 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Clark State College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 172 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Clark State College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

418

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

723

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 418 degrees were awarded to men at Clark State College, which is 0.578 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (723).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Clark State College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 115 degrees were awarded to men at Clark State College in Fire Science & Fire-Fighting, which is 8.85 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 208 degrees were awarded to men at Clark State College in Other Health Preparatory Programs, which is 10.9 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2018, 7% of students graduating from Clark State College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Clark State College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
838 degrees awarded
Black or African American
153 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Clark State College is white (838 degrees awarded). There were 5.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (153 degrees).

2.37% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
507 degrees awarded
White Male
331 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
125 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Clark State College is white female (507 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (331 degrees).

Operations

Clark State College has an endowment valued at nearly $10.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 355k (3.35%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Clark State College had a total salary expenditure of 38.6M. Clark State College employs 32 Instructors, 23 Professors and 18 Assistant professors. Most academics at Clark State College are Female Instructor (25), Female Professor (16), and Female Assistant professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clark State College are: Management, with 47 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees.

Endowment

$10.6M

2023 Endowment

0.17%

growth from 2022

Clark State College has an endowment valued at about $10.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Clark State College grew 0.17% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.8M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Clark State College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.04M - Federal
$38.9k - State
$85.6k - Local

As of 2023, Clark State College received $3.04M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $38.9k from state grants and contracts, and $85.6k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$18.7M

2023 Salaries

0.807%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Clark State College paid a median of $18.7M in salaries, which represents 48.5% of their overall expenditure ($38.6M) and a 0.807% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.77% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.69% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.14M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Clark State College paid a total of $5.14M to 88 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

47 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Clark State College were Instructor with 32 employees, Professor with 23 employees, and Assistant professor with 18 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clark State College were Management with 47 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Clark State College was Female Instructor with 25 employees, Female Professor with 16 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Clark State College.

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