Hocking College

Hocking College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Nelsonville, Ohio. Hocking College was founded in 1968 and enrolls 2,431 undergrads and no graduate students. Hocking College provides on-campus housing for up to 770 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Hocking College! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Hocking College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Hocking College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Hocking College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Hocking College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Hocking College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Hocking College on the Student Life page.

2021 Hocking College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
In-State Tuition	$4,510
Out-of-State	$9,020
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Hocking College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer sense of what Hocking College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Hocking College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 43% of students who start at Hocking College return the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Hocking College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Hocking College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $6.6 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Hocking College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Hocking College. Based on this information, how does Hocking College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Hocking College a good school for you?

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Where is Hocking College Located?

Hocking College is located in the rural setting of Nelsonville, Ohio, less than an hour from Columbus.

If you want to see Hocking College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Route 33 to Nelsonville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Port Columbus International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Hocking College and Nelsonville are like without leaving home.

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