Washington State Community College
Washington State Community College (WSCC) is located in Marietta, Ohio. WSCC was established in 1971 and it now serves more than 1600 students. It offers students smaller class sizes and a more intimate educational opportunity that can lead to greater success. Students at WSCC will be able to earn associate’s degrees or certificates in more than 50 different areas of study. The school also has several transfer opportunities to larger four-year universities. WSCC has been fully accredited through the Higher Learning Commission.
The WSCC nursing program is going to offer students the practical nursing path or the associate’s degree in nursing path. Admission to the nursing programs at this school is selective and is based on overall qualifications. The practical nursing program at WSCC has been approved by the Ohio State Board of Nursing. The associate’s degree in nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Both programs are designed to give students the best possible educational experience so that they can go on to pass their respective NCLEX licensure exams.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students1,821 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate57% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 21 |
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Hocking College
42 miles away |
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Roane-Jackson Technical Center
43 miles away |
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Belmont College
51 miles away |
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West Virginia Northern Community College
58 miles away |
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Eastern Gateway Community College
77 miles away |
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O C Collins Career Center
86 miles away |
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Columbus State Community College
91 miles away |
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Ashland Community and Technical College
93 miles away |
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Stark State College
99 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1979 - 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 | $139/credit | |
| In State Students | $139/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $278/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 | $6,255 | $6,255 | $12,510 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,730 | $9,730 | $19,460 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,375 | $17,375 | $34,750 |
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, 87% of Washington 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 | 63% | $4,607 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $240 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $354 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 19% | $1,533 |
| Federal Student Loans | 49% | $4,713 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,340
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,872 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,280 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,918 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,812 |
| Over $110,000$11,812 |
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Student Population
1,821
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,147
Women
674
Men
40%
Full-time
60%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
94% |
|
Hispanic |
1% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
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Black/African American |
1% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
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.
