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Terra State Community College is a two-year accredited, state-supported, commuter college located in Fremont, Ohio. It has a long history of service to the community and of accomplishing its mission of providing students with the opportunity for quality learning experiences that are both accessible and affordable.
School Highlights
Terra State Community College serves 2,015 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 96%.
The student population of Terra State Community College has declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Terra State Community College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has grown by 23% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,015 students
599 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
481 students
329 students
# Part-Time Students
1,534 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
138 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
481 students
306 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,534 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
8%
15%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
3%
7%
% White
n/a
4%
% Hawaiian
73%
64%
% Two or more races
16%
5%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.56
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3245%
0.5417%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2667%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,700
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,064 is more than the state average of $4,921. The in-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,408 is less than the state average of $10,849. The out-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,064
$4,921
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,408
$10,849
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,625
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Basketball, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization: Black Student Union, Health Information Technology Student Organization, League of Adventurers, Medical Assisting Student Organization, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Relationships & Lifestyles, Student Government, Student Nursing Association
Arts and Music Programs: Brass Choir, Chamber Strings, Fusion Ensemble, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, The Contemporary Ensemble, The Terra Choral Society
Recreational Athletic Programs: Esports
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
In 1968, Terra State Community College was established as
Vanguard Technical Institute in Fremont, Ohio. The institute was a
night school that utilized the facilities of Vanguard Vocational
Center. In 1969, the Ohio Board of Regents authorized the
institution to grant an Associate Degree in Applied Business and an
Associate Degree in Applied Science. Today the College sits on a
robust 103-acre campus offering more than 60 degree and certificate
programs as it continues to assist students in creating their
futures and training the area workforce to meet the needs of
business and industry.
Terra State students experience learning from an outstanding
faculty that boasts years of field experience in the area they are
teaching. Classes can be taken in the traditional classroom setting
or online that provides students the flexibility to learn on their
schedule. Students also gain valuable hands-on experience that
translates to real world situations they will experience after
graduation. Terra State will help students enter the high demand
fields of Computer Systems, Digital Media Technology, Electrical,
Health Information Technology, Business Management, Manufacturing
Engineering, Music Technology, Office Administration, Robotics,
Welding and more.
Terra State gives students the full college experience by being
only the second community college in Ohio to offer student housing.
The Landings at Terra Village opened in the fall of 2018. The
200-bed on-campus student residence boasts four room options 1-bed
studio, 2-bed single, 2-bed double and 4-bed. All units have their
own living, kitchen and bathroom areas. Rent is all-inclusive,
including internet. All rooms are furnished with twin beds, desks,
couches, a coffee table and more. Outside, residences enjoy
television and benches for a quiet study area or relaxation.
Terra State reinstated intercollegiate athletics in 2019. Now,
in addition to other clubs and organizations, students can be a
part of Titan athletics by cheering in the stands with the mascot,
Titus the Titan, or trying out for the women`s volleyball team,
women`s basketball team or men`s basketball team. The College has
rejoined the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
and the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC).
If you are still in middle or high school, Terra State can
still help students prepare for their future with the College
Credit Plus (CCP) program. Eligible 7th through 12th grade students
can get a jumpstart on preparing for life after high school by
earning college credit while still in school. Terra State makes it
possible for students to graduate with a high school diploma and
associate degree at the same time, moving them to the head of the
class in preparation for continuing their education or entering the
workforce.
Terra State Community College will continue growing by helping
individuals create their future. If you want to be better prepared
to start or continue your education, begin by visiting
terra.edu.
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For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,921 per year for in-state students and $10,849 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,652 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
