Southern State Community College
Southern State Community College (SSCC) is located in Hillsboro, Ohio with additional campuses in Mount Orab, Washington Court House, and Wilmington. SSCC was established back in 1975 and it now serves more than 2700 students. This school has a large number of different academic options including many associate’s degree programs as well as several certificate options. There are also several on-site bachelor’s degree programs at this school that are offered through other colleges or universities but can be completed at SSCC. Students will be able to take advantage of the online program and some degrees or certificate programs can be completed entirely online.
The SSCC nursing program has two different tracks for students to follow. There is the practical nursing program and the associate’s degree in nursing program. There is also a nursing transition pathway for current LPNs who wish to become RNs. Students will build up their nursing skills while attaining a great base of general nursing knowledge. The nursing program at this school has been approved by the Ohio State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students2,719 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate52% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 40 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 34 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 76 miles radius of Southern State Community College
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Maysville Community and Technical College
43 miles away |
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Clark State Community College
47 miles away |
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Sinclair Community College
48 miles away |
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Lincoln College of Technology - Dayton
48 miles away |
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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
50 miles away |
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Gateway Community and Technical College
58 miles away |
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Columbus State Community College
61 miles away |
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Edison State Community College
71 miles away |
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Ashland Community and Technical College
74 miles away |
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Hocking College
76 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1981 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 05/01/1989 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $162/credit | |
| In State Students | $162/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $306/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $7,290 | $7,290 | $13,770 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,340 | $11,340 | $21,420 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,250 | $20,250 | $38,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of Southern State Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 69% | $3,947 |
| Other Federal Grant | 23% | $252 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $635 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $1,552 |
| Federal Student Loans | 81% | $2,662 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,415
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,541 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,890 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,482 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,102 |
| Over $110,000$10,171 |
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Student Population
2,719
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,711
Women
1,008
Men
33%
Full-time
67%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
93% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Black/African American |
2% |
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Hispanic |
1% |
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Asian |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Ohio state board of nursing.
