Facts and More
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a public, two-year college under the authority of the Ohio Board of Regents.
Mission
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College provides student-focused, accessible, quality technical and general education, academic transfer, experiential and cooperative education, and workforce development.
Vision
Cincinnati State will be the technical and community college of choice in our region, nationally recognized for academic excellence and workforce development.
Values
As a College Community:
- We embrace experiential and lifelong learning, personal growth, and employability.
- We create and promote a civil and respectful environment.
- We anticipate and effectively respond to changing stakeholder expectations.
- We honor the diversity of people and ideas.
Governance
Board of Trustees; nine members
Leadership
John Henderson, EdD serves as interim president of the College, along with an executive vice president, academic vice president, vice president for institutional advancement, vice president for strategic initiatives and entrepreneurial development, chief fiscal officer, chief information officer, and a dean for each academic division.
Number of Students
Annually more than 15,000 students enroll in Cincinnati State courses, which are offered in the day, evening, and on weekends.
International Students
International students attending Cincinnati State represent more than 75 countries.
Faculty and Staff
Teaching faculty: 180 full-time 486 part-time
Support staff/administration: 201 full-time 26 part-time
Academics
The College offers more than 100 associate’s degree programs, majors, and certificate programs in the following academic divisions: Business Technologies, Center for Innovative Technologies, Health and Public Safety, Humanities and Sciences.
Cooperative Education
Cincinnati State has the largest cooperative education program among two-year colleges in the U.S., with strong connections to over 800 employers. Cooperative education increases students’ chances of career success.
Graduate Employment
Within six months of graduation, 90% of Cincinnati State grads are employed—much more than the national average for two-year colleges. 88% of employed graduates are likely to be in positions related to their majors—almost ten percent more than the national average.
Workforce Development
In addition to its academic and technical programs, the Workforce Development Center (WDC) at Cincinnati State offers many continuing education opportunities in Industrial and Quality Improvement Training; HAZMAT, Rescue, and Safety; Professional, Managerial and Leadership; and Health Business through courses, seminars, and on-site training for area businesses and industries.
Accreditation
The College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, phone 800-621-7440) and holds numerous programmatic accreditations.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
In 2008, Cincinnati State students received more than $31.7 million in loans, grants, scholarships, and other forms of financial aid.
Tuition
Tuition at Cincinnati State is $80.20/credit hour for Ohio residents, and $160.40/credit hour for non-residents.
Enrollment
For the Early Fall 2008 term, 8,145 students were enrolled at Cincinnati State. Of these, 54% were female, and 46% were male.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College affirms that no person shall, on the basis of race, age, color, handicap, sexual orientation, national origin, or gender be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity conducted under its auspices. For the full text of the Non-Discrimination policy and grievance procedure, click here.
