by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Clark State College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Clark State College was awarded 10 badges in the 2026 rankings.
College Factual ranked Clark State Community College as #2,396 out of 3,449 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list.
Clark State Community College also holds the #100 spot on the Best Colleges in Ohio ranking.
With a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1, Clark State College is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Clark State College is 27%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Clark State College this rate is 50%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
When we say that a student has graduated on time, we mean that they have finished their bachelor’s degree within four years. The on-time graduation rate at Clark State Community College is 25%. That’s lower than the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Clark State College.
The current enrollment includes 3,134 undergraduates at Clark State Community College.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Clark State College.
The overall average net price of Clark State Community College is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Clark State Community College
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6,318 | $7,374 | $9,441 | $12,272 | $13,062 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Clark State Community College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Clark State Community College, approximately 41% of students took out student loans averaging $5,224 a year. That adds up to $20,896 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 14.1%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Clark State College.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Clark State College make around $39,584 per year during the early years of their employment. Unfortunately, this is 20% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Clark State College make the most money.
Clark State College is a public institution located in Springfield, Ohio. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Clark State College.
Get in touch with Clark State College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 570 E Leffel Ln, Springfield, OH 45501-0570 |
| Phone: | 9373250691 |
| Website: | www.clarkstate.edu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 15 majors graduated from Clark State College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,252 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 264 | $29,906 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 214 | NA |
| Fire Protection | 103 | NA |
| Nursing | 98 | $59,830 |
| Allied Health Professions | 66 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 57 | $39,211 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 40 | $37,031 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 39 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technology | 37 | NA |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
2,960 students took at least one online class at Clark State College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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