Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a public community college in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving roughly 5,667 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,968 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,517. Student demographics in federal data include White (47.1%) and Black or African American (31.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,517
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $4,968 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,667 32.3% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 16.33%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 46.4%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 9.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 14,494
  • Room & Board: $5,130 annual estimate

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College?

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is located in Cincinnati, OH (ZIP 45223-2690).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College public or private?

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Cincinnati State Technical and Community College cost?

Published tuition: $5,517 in-state, $10,044 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $4,968.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$2,823
$30,001–$48,000$3,377
$48,001–$75,000$6,077
$75,001–$110,000$10,062
$110,001+$11,878

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $22,068.

How big is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College?

Total enrollment: 5,667 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 14,494 students.

About 32% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 16.33%.

First-year retention: 50.0%.

What do graduates of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College earn?

Median earnings: $35,314 six years after entry; $40,137 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,715.

29.69% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 16.33%; median earnings $40,137 at 10 years; net price $4,968. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$5,517
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College was $5,517.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$4,968
2024 Value

In 2024 Cincinnati State Technical and Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,968.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$19,872 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$4,968 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$22,068 4-Year In-State Tuition

$40,176 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$5,130 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$2,169 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$12,816 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$51,264 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

29.69% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26.78% 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 Cincinnati State Technical and Community 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 Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$3,745$7,232$7,021
2014$3,825$7,393$7,040
2015$3,825$7,393$6,499
2016$3,825$7,393$6,262
2017$3,825$7,393$5,066
2018$4,126$8,026$4,618
2019$4,446$8,379$5,469
2020$5,040$9,090$5,532
2021$5,040$9,090$8,852
2022$5,274$9,558$7,826
2023$5,400$9,801$7,113

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

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College reported total enrollment of about 5,667 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.1%), Black or African American (31.6%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (8.2%). About 29.69% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.3% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in 2024 is 5,667 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 14,494 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

50.0%
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 47.1%.

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

16.33% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Cincinnati State Technical and Community 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: 32% male / 68% female
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 25% male / 75% female
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 18% male / 82% 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 Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

Return on Investment

$14,715 Median Student Debt

$40,137 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

36.66% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1919.78% Return on Investment

3.7 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 73 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 299 completions

2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 110 completions

3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 101 completions

4. Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician: 82 completions

5. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 80 completions

6. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 78 completions

7. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 74 completions

8. Business/Commerce, General: 70 completions

9. Business Administration and Management, General: 67 completions

Most popular programs at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Cincinnati State Technical and Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cincinnati State Technical and Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,970
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,231

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a public institution located in Cincinnati, OH, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 5,667 students. Student body composition includes White (47.1%), Black or African American (31.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (8.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 16.33%. Approximately 29.69% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Location

Cincinnati, OH 45223-2690

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 16.33% graduation rate at Cincinnati State Technical and Community 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.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 73 distinct degree programs, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College located?

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is located in Cincinnati, OH.

How much does Cincinnati State Technical and Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $5,517 and average net price is $4,968 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,130 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College?

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 14,494 students, White (47.1%), Black or African American (31.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Cincinnati State Technical and Community College?

About 46.4% of students at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College earn?

Median earnings are $35,314 six years after entry and $40,137 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 16.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Cincinnati State Technical and Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,715.

Is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College public or private?

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a public institution located in Cincinnati, OH.

Is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College an HBCU?

No. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College a tribal college?

No. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.4%).

Is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Ohio trade schools profile
  • Cincinnati, 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.