Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,200 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,809 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $13,395 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $8,615 | State avg: $17,854. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 36.08% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 33.32% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Clark State College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$7,809
Books and supplies
$1,464
Fees and remainder
$4,122
Sticker price
$13,395
Average net price
$8,615
Average aid coverage
36%
$4,780 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Clark State College pays approximately $8,615 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Ohio average of $17,854 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Clark State College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Ohio and national averages.
Clark State College net price
$8,615
Ohio average
$17,854
National average
$17,506
Clark State College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $7,809 and average net price at $8,615. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$7,809
Current net price
$8,615
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
24.65%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$39,584
Undergraduates
3,134
10-Year Median Earnings - Clark State College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Clark State College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Clark State College?
Undergraduates
3,134
Completion rate
24.65%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
36.08%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
33.32%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 36.08% of Clark State College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 33.32% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Clark State College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Clark State College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Clark State College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Clark State College is listed at 570 E Leffel Ln, Springfield, OH 45501-0570. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Clark State College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark State College | Not available | $7,809 | $8,615 | $39,584 |
| Chamberlain University-Ohio | 75.00% | $19,686 | $32,074 | $92,405 |
| Case Western Reserve University | 28.68% | $64,671 | $38,909 | $87,989 |
| Ohio Northern University | 73.35% | $37,800 | $25,727 | $80,928 |
| Four County Career Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $77,338 |
Similar Schools in Springfield
This local cluster focuses on nearby Springfield schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Springfield.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Clark State College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Clark State College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Clark State College tuition?
Clark State College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $7,809.
What is Clark State College's average net price?
Clark State College's average net price in the local dataset is $8,615.
What is Clark State College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $39,584 for Clark State College.
Is Clark State College accredited?
Clark State College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Clark State College?
The local dataset lists 3,134 undergraduate students at Clark State College.
What percentage of Clark State College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Clark State College in the local dataset is 36.08%.
What is the federal loan rate at Clark State College?
The federal loan rate for Clark State College in the local dataset is 33.32%.
Where should I verify Clark State College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Clark State College or the latest official federal education data.