Zane State College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Zane State College is a public community college in Zanesville, Ohio, enrolling about 715 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,062 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,006. Student demographics in federal data include White (87.4%) and Black or African American (3.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,006
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,062 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 715 53.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.48%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 41.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,141
- Room & Board: $6,328 annual estimate
Zane State College: what the data shows
Common questions about Zane State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Zane State College?
Zane State College is located in Zanesville, OH (ZIP 43701-2626).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Zane State College public or private?
Zane State College is a Public institution.
How much does Zane State College cost?
Published tuition: $6,006 in-state, $11,766 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,062.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,648 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,668 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,632 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,907 |
| $110,001+ | $13,460 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,024.
How big is Zane State College?
Total enrollment: 715 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,141 students.
About 54% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Zane State College?
150%-time completion rate: 46.48%.
What do graduates of Zane State College earn?
Median earnings: $32,808 six years after entry; $35,006 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,834.
18.34% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Zane State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (79 completions)
- Real Estate (50 completions)
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other (41 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (38 completions)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant (14 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (13 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (13 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (12 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (11 completions)
- Computer Software Technology/Technician (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Zane State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 46.48%; median earnings $35,006 at 10 years; net price $8,062. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,006
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Zane State College was $6,006.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,062
2024 Value
In 2024 Zane State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,062.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$32,248 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,062 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,024 4-Year In-State Tuition
$47,064 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,328 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,934 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$55,736 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Zane State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
18.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.30% 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 Zane State 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 Zane State 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 | $4,556 | $9,026 | $9,374 |
| 2014 | $4,646 | $9,206 | $8,909 |
| 2015 | $4,646 | $9,206 | $7,988 |
| 2016 | $4,646 | $9,206 | $8,550 |
| 2017 | $4,646 | $9,206 | $8,336 |
| 2018 | $5,156 | $10,016 | $5,751 |
| 2019 | $5,156 | $10,316 | $6,554 |
| 2020 | $5,456 | $10,616 | $6,285 |
| 2021 | $5,556 | $10,866 | $6,651 |
| 2022 | $5,706 | $11,166 | $7,609 |
| 2023 | $5,856 | $11,466 | $7,423 |
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
Zane State College reported total enrollment of about 715 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (87.4%), Black or African American (3.8%), and Two or More Races (3.6%). About 18.34% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
53.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Zane State College in 2024 is 715 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,141 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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 87.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
46.48% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Zane State College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 28% male / 72% female
- Real Estate: 32% male / 68% female
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other: 95% male / 5% 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 Zane State College.
Return on Investment
$6,834 Median Student Debt
$35,006 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
19.52% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
985.52% Return on Investment
2.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Zane State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 35 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 79 completions
2. Real Estate: 50 completions
3. Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other: 41 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 38 completions
5. Occupational Therapist Assistant: 14 completions
6. Information Science/Studies: 13 completions
7. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 13 completions
8. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 12 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Zane State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Zane State College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Zane State College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 41.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,738
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,093
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Zane State College is a public institution located in Zanesville, OH, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Real Estate, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. Enrollment is approximately 715 students. Student body composition includes White (87.4%), Black or African American (3.8%), Two or More Races (3.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 46.48%. Approximately 18.34% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Zanesville, OH 43701-2626
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Zane State College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Zane State College located?
Zane State College is located in Zanesville, OH.
How much does Zane State College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,006 and average net price is $8,062 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,328 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Zane State College?
Zane State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,141 students, White (87.4%), Black or African American (3.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Zane State College?
About 48.3% of students at Zane State College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Zane State College earn?
Median earnings are $32,808 six years after entry and $35,006 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Zane State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Zane State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,834.
Is Zane State College public or private?
Zane State College is a public institution located in Zanesville, OH.
Is Zane State College an HBCU?
No. Zane State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Zane State College a tribal college?
No. Zane State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Zane State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Zane State College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.2%).
Is Zane State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Zane State 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
- Zanesville, Ohio city 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.