Clark State College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. 100% freshman retention — students rarely leave.
About This School
Clark State College is a public institution located in Springfield, Ohio with approximately 3,456 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,135 per year. The graduation rate is 22%, and the typical graduate earns $32,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Clark State College is a public community college in Springfield, Ohio, United States. It opened in 1962 as Springfield and Clark County Technical Education Program. It has additional locations in Beavercreek, Bellefontaine, and Xenia.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low net price of $8,615/year and minimal debt at graduation ($6,899) make this one of the most affordable paths to a credential in the region, which matters. However, the 25% graduation rate and 50% freshman retention rate are serious red flags — most students who start here don't finish — and median earnings of $32,100 a decade out suggest limited long-term financial lift. Worth considering only if you have a very specific program goal, a clear plan to stay enrolled, and need to minimize upfront costs.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,456 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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