Overview
Enrollment
Southern State Community College operates across four campus locations in rural southern Ohio, with its main campus situated in Hillsboro, approximately 60 miles east of Cincinnati. The college serves students across Adams, Brown, Clinton, Fayette, and Highland counties through its distributed campus model, which includes facilities in Mt. Orab, Washington Court House, and Wilmington. Established in 1975, SSCC provides open-access admission and primarily offers two-year associate degrees and technical certificates, with notable programs in nursing, medical assisting, and agricultural sciences. The institution maintains partnerships with regional four-year universities to facilitate transfer pathways, while also offering workforce development programs tailored to local industry needs.
Annual Cost to Attend
Ohio Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,632 |
| Other Fees | $480 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $6,928 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,776 |
| Total One Year Cost | $18,948 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,632 |
| Other Fees | $480 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $6,928 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,776 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,554 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 45% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 21% |
| Business | 14% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 8% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=205966 IPEDS survey data for Southern State Community College.
Current students may use the Southern State Community College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024