
About
Southern State is committed to its mission to provide accessible, affordable and high-quality education to people in southern Ohio. Southern State was one of the first community colleges in Ohio to develop an accredited transfer program, and many of our students earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree and transfer to four-year colleges and universities in Ohio and beyond to complete their degree. Learn more about Southern State
Student population size
Small (∼3k)
Transfer population
35%
Campus setting
Rural
Address
100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Application deadlines
- Fall semester: Rolling admission – no set deadline
- Spring semester: Rolling admission – no set deadline
Confirmation deadlines
- Fall semester: Not listed
- Spring semester: Not listed
Application fee
Free
Tuition
- In-state tuition: $5,162 per academic year + fees
- Out-of-state tuition: $9,318 per academic year + fees
Learn more about tuition and fees at Southern State
Housing
Housing is not offered at Southern State
Transfer student scholarships
None listed
Tuition and housing costs listed here are based on data published by the National Center for Educational Statistics – actual costs may differ. Always check with the institution for the most accurate information.
General Education requirements
Ohio Transfer Module: 36-40 credit hours in the following areas: English Composition/Oral Communication; Mathematics, Statistics & Logic; Natural & Physical Sciences; Social & Behavioral Sciences; Arts & Humanities. Learn more about General Education requirements at Southern State
Friendly degree-completion programs (fastest way to degree)
Several short certificate programs
Programs with additional admission requirements
Second gate admission in the following Allied Health programs: Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing
Programs with limited admission
None listed
Programs accommodating non-traditional schedules (evenings, weekends, etc.)
Some evening and entire online programs
Credit accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Career-Technical Assurance Guide (CTAG)
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Military Transfer Assurance Guides (MTAGs)
- Ohio Transfer Module (OTM)
- Ohio Transfer to Degree Guaranteed Pathways
- Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs)
Office of Admission
Learn more about the Office of Admission at Southern State
Housing
Off-campus
Identity centers
None listed
Clubs & organizations
5+. Learn more about clubs & organizations at Southern State
Marketing
- Elizabeth Burkard, Director of Marketing
- eburkard@sscc.edu
- (800) 628-7722 (extension: 2624)