Southern State Community College

https://www.sscc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,207

1.46% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,764

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,000

23.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

26.2%

33 Graduates

About

Southern State Community College is a higher education institution located in Highland County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southern State Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (117 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (42 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (18 degrees).

In 2023, 271 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern State Community College. 76.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (246 degrees), 35.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern State Community College is $5,207, which is $−3,046 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern State Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 516 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern State Community College is $5,207, which is $3,046 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,764.

In 2023, 26% of undergraduate students attending Southern State Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,207

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southern State Community College was $5,207. The cost of tuition at Southern State Community College is $−3,046 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$10,764

2023 Value

79.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,764. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern State Community College grew by 79.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern State Community 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

$6,928

Room and Board

$1,632

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern State Community College was of $6,928 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 117% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,632. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 20.4% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

26% of undergraduate students at Southern State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 57.4% with respect to 2022, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern State Community 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 Southern State Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 516 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

Southern State Community College had a total enrollment of 2,000 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern State Community College is 478 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,522. This means that 23.9% of students enrolled at Southern State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 91% White, 3.6% Two or More Races, 1.75% Hispanic or Latino, 1.55% Black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.05% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (62.6%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Two or More Races Female (2.31%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern State Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,000 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern State Community College is 478 and the part-time enrollment is 1,522. This means that 23.9% of students enrolled at Southern State Community 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 Southern State Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

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 Southern State Community College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southern State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,820 enrolled students
Two or More Races
72 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
35 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern State Community College is 91% White, 3.6% Two or More Races, 1.75% Hispanic or Latino, 1.55% Black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.05% 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.

Graduates

In 2023, 143 more women than men received degrees from Southern State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern State Community College is white (246 degrees awarded). There were 35.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (7 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southern State Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (117 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (42 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (117 degrees awarded), Business (68 degrees), and Health (65 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 Southern State Community College are Registered nurses (1,552,955 people), Accountants & auditors (1,045,941 people), Other managers (902,892 people), Software developers (764,710 people), and Financial managers (541,842 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern State Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (117 degrees awarded), Business (68 degrees), Health (65 degrees), Engineering Technologies (3 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 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 Southern State Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Southern State Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (117 degrees awarded), Business (68 degrees), Health (65 degrees), Engineering Technologies (3 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern State Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
117 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
42 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Southern State Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 117 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

207

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Southern State Community College, which is 0.309 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (207).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Southern State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.33 times less than the 88 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Southern State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.03 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from Southern State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern State Community College is Male and Two or More Races (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
246 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
7 degrees awarded
Black or African American
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern State Community College is white (246 degrees awarded). There were 35.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (7 degrees).

0.738% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
187 degrees awarded
White Male
59 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern State Community College is white female (187 degrees awarded). There were 3.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (59 degrees).

Operations

Southern State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.37M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −15.1k (−0.447%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Southern State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 20.2M. Southern State Community College employs 13 Associate professors, 11 Instructors and 8 Assistant professors. Most academics at Southern State Community College are Male Associate professor (11), Female Instructor (6), and Male No academic rank (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern State Community College are: Management, with 19 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 13 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 7 employees.

Endowment

$3.37M

2023 Endowment

6.91%

growth from 2022

Southern State Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.37M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern State Community College grew 6.91% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.43M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern State Community 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-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.43M

2023 Salaries

9.91%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Southern State Community College paid a median of $7.43M in salaries, which represents 36.7% of their overall expenditure ($20.2M) and a 9.91% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.34% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.03% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.44M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southern State Community College paid a total of $2.44M to 41 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.9% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

19 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern State Community College were Associate professor with 13 employees, Instructor with 11 employees, and Assistant professor with 8 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern State Community College were Management with 19 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Instructor
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern State Community College was Male Associate professor with 11 employees, Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male No academic rank with 6 employees.

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

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