Hocking College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Hocking College is a public community college in Nelsonville, Ohio, enrolling about 1,311 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,704 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,540. Student demographics in federal data include White (76.5%) and Black or African American (11.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,540
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,704 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,311 80.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.16%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 45.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 32.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,187
- Room & Board: $10,060 annual estimate
Hocking College: what the data shows
Common questions about Hocking College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Hocking College?
Hocking College is located in Nelsonville, OH (ZIP 45764).
Is Hocking College public or private?
Hocking College is a Public institution.
How much does Hocking College cost?
Published tuition: $5,540 in-state, $10,290 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,704.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,364 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,869 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,253 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,848 |
| $110,001+ | $18,104 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $22,160.
How big is Hocking College?
Total enrollment: 1,311 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,187 students.
About 80% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Hocking College?
150%-time completion rate: 37.16%.
First-year retention: 42.9%.
What do graduates of Hocking College earn?
Median earnings: $33,544 six years after entry; $37,791 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,584.
45.61% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Hocking College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (51 completions)
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management (47 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (40 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (38 completions)
- Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services (33 completions)
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist (27 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (26 completions)
- Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation (19 completions)
- Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations (19 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Hocking College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 37.16%; median earnings $37,791 at 10 years; net price $13,704. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,540
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hocking College was $5,540.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,704
2024 Value
In 2024 Hocking College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,704.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$54,816 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,704 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$22,160 4-Year In-State Tuition
$41,160 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,060 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,200 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$64,800 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Hocking College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
45.61% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Hocking College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Hocking College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,290 | $8,580 | $10,127 |
| 2014 | $4,390 | $8,780 | $9,864 |
| 2015 | $4,390 | $8,780 | $11,052 |
| 2016 | $4,390 | $8,780 | $10,137 |
| 2017 | $4,390 | $8,780 | $11,249 |
| 2018 | $4,540 | $9,080 | $12,653 |
| 2019 | $5,180 | $9,570 | $12,793 |
| 2020 | $5,180 | $9,570 | $14,372 |
| 2021 | $5,300 | $9,810 | $12,517 |
| 2022 | $5,300 | $9,810 | $12,347 |
| 2023 | $5,300 | $9,810 | $13,362 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Hocking College reported total enrollment of about 1,311 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 50% male and 50% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.5%), Black or African American (11.1%), and Two or More Races (5.3%). About 45.61% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
80.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Hocking College in 2024 is 1,311 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,187 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
42.9%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 76.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.14% 100% Completion Time
37.16% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.14% of students graduating from Hocking College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 45% male / 55% female
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management: 43% male / 57% female
- Criminal Justice/Police Science: 80% male / 20% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Hocking College.
Return on Investment
$11,584 Median Student Debt
$37,791 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.65% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
589.42% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Hocking College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 46 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 51 completions
2. Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management: 47 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 40 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 38 completions
5. Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services: 33 completions
6. Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist: 27 completions
7. Welding Technology/Welder: 26 completions
8. Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation: 19 completions
9. Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations: 19 completions
Most popular programs at Hocking College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Hocking College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Hocking College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 32.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,404
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,418
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Hocking College is a public institution located in Nelsonville, OH, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, Criminal Justice/Police Science. Enrollment is approximately 1,311 students. Student body composition includes White (76.5%), Black or African American (11.1%), Two or More Races (5.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 37.16%. Approximately 45.61% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Nelsonville, OH 45764
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.16% graduation rate at Hocking College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hocking College located?
Hocking College is located in Nelsonville, OH.
How much does Hocking College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,540 and average net price is $13,704 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,060 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Hocking College?
Hocking College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,187 students, White (76.5%), Black or African American (11.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Hocking College?
About 45.3% of students at Hocking College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Hocking College earn?
Median earnings are $33,544 six years after entry and $37,791 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Hocking College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Hocking College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,584.
Is Hocking College public or private?
Hocking College is a public institution located in Nelsonville, OH.
Is Hocking College an HBCU?
No. Hocking College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Hocking College a tribal college?
No. Hocking College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Hocking College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Hocking College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.9%).
Is Hocking College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Hocking College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Ohio trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.