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Public, 2-Year
Nelsonville, OH

Hocking College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in OH. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$5,300

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

27.7%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$37,791

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Hocking College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Nelsonville, OH. With a competitive tuition profile of $5,300, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 27.7% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$10,600

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.4 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$7,791

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$67,310

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$145,220

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 28%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Hocking College is $11,584.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
46.7%
53.3%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
76.6%
Black
12.1%
Two or more
4.6%
Hispanic
2.5%
International
2.1%
Unknown
1.6%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$5,300

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$11,187
$30k - $48k$12,309
$48k - $75k$13,970
$75k+$16,303

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$11,584
Pell Grant Recipients46.5%
Using Federal Loans56.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment34.0%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

45.5%

Success

27.7%

In-State Cost

$5,300

Age 25+ Students

17.0%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 7

Working at 6yr

2,002 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Nelsonville (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Nelsonville (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.