- The mission of Chatfield College is to teach life skills, via a liberal arts education, to individuals who might best succeed in our supportive, small college experience.
School Highlights
Chatfield College serves 152 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 152 students
- In-state tuition: $9,370
- Out-state tuition: $9,370
- Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Chatfield College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Chatfield College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1971
Total Faculty
53 staff
24 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Chatfield College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 has decreased from 5:1 over five years.
The Chatfield College diversity score of 0.53 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
152 students
565 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
46 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
106 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
46 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
46 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
36%
3%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
1%
62%
% Hawaiian
58%
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
12%
59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,700
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $9,370 is more than the state average of $5,419. The in-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,370 is less than the state average of $10,873. The out-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$9,370
$5,419
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,370
$10,873
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,675
$18,562
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$6,516
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubCreative Writing Club
Phi Theta Kappa Honor SocietyStudent Ambassadors
Student Leadership Council
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Chatfield College is a three-year, private Catholic liberal arts college. At this time, there are two campuses. The St. Martin Campus, referred to as the main campus, is located on 200 beautifully wooded acres in St. Martin, Ohio in northern Brown County. The North Fairmount Campus is located at Cincinnati, Ohio. Chatfield is authorized to grant an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts with concentrations in Business, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, and Liberal Arts. A third year of study towards a bachelor's degree may be completed at Chatfield. Chatfield's curriculum is based on liberal arts and leads to the Associate of Arts degree. Chatfield's broad-based program encourages each student to become more authentically, free - by learning personal skills that build self-confidence and flexibility for life-long success, and by exploring a range of options to develop career choices. Chatfield's educational program includes two main parts: general education requirements and concentration requirements. The Liberal Arts concentration benefits students because Chatfield provides one-on-one academic counseling to customize your degree with career interests in mind.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Julia Chatfield: Founded a school for girls in 1845. -
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chatfield College cost?
Chatfield College's tuition is approximately $9,370 for In-State students and $9,370 for Out-State students.
Who are famous alumni from Chatfield College?
Chatfield College famous alumni include: Julia Chatfield: Founded a school for girls in 1845..
What is Chatfield College's ranking?
Chatfield College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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