Southern State Community College
Location and Contact Information
100 Hobart DrHillsboro, OH 45133
USA
Main Tel: (937) 393-3431
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Southern State Community College, also known as SCCC, is located in Hillsboro, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1975 as Southern State General and Technical College. It received its present, official name in 1977. In addition to its main campus in Hillsboro, SSCC has four other campuses located throughout the southern Ohio area. These campuses serve Brown, Adams, Fayette, Clinton, and Highland Counties.
The college offers associate degrees in technical and transfer programs, and a variety of workforce training programs and adult basic literacy courses. It also offers students seven certificate programs. Presently, approximately 75 percent of the student population receives some form of financial assistance.
SCCC sponsors numerous clubs and organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Medical Assistants Club, Student Nurses Association, REACH, and Students in Action. The college has many athletic teams such as baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, and volleyball.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- High female/male ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,528 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid
Southern State Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 85% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 73% | $4,058 |
| Institutional Grant | 27% | $564 |
| Federal Grant | 69% | $2,069 |
| Pell Grant | 45% | $2,952 |
| Other Federal Grant | 23% | $352 |
| State or Local Grant | 53% | $2,637 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 48% | $2,608 |
| Federal Loan | 48% | $2,608 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southern State Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Community College | Hartford, CT | 3,989 |
| 2 | North Central State College | Mansfield, OH | 3,253 |
| 3 | Central Alabama Community College | Alexander City, AL | 2,247 |
| 4 | Clark State Community College | Springfield, OH | 3,424 |
| 5 | Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg, IL | 2,615 |
| 6 | Ivy Tech Community College-Kokomo | Kokomo, IN | 3,895 |
| 7 | Central Carolina Technical College | Sumter, SC | 3,206 |
| 8 | Ivy Tech Community College-Southeast | Madison, IN | 2,254 |
| 9 | Wor-Wic Community College | Salisbury, MD | 3,672 |
| 10 | Murray State College | Tishomingo, OK | 2,379 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 336 | 24 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 68 | 7 |
| < 1 year certificate | 32 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 58 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,584 in 2009-2010 (2,059 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 55% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Agricultural Production Operations
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
- Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling