Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH

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Quick Facts

1968

Founded

Public community college

Type

1,648

Total Students

$5M

Endowment

(2013)

$5K

Tuition (In-State)

$10K

Tuition (Out-State)

$13K

Avg Net Price

Associate's Colleges

Classification

President: Betty Young

Data from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) & U.S. Dept. of Education

About Hocking College

Hocking College: Ohio's vocational pioneer offering hands-on learning and campus living.

Academically, Hocking College is known for its strong technical programs designed to meet regional workforce demands. With a current student body of over 3,300, it provides accessible and high-quality education across various fields. The establishment of the Perry Campus in New Lexington in 1990 further expanded its reach, ensuring that more residents could access its specialized training and educational opportunities, all while being accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1976.

Key Highlights

✦Founded in 1968 as the Tri-County Institute to meet vocational and technical education needs in Southeast Ohio.
✦Pioneered two-year college living, opening residence halls in 1975 as the only Ohio institution of its kind at the time.
✦Authorized to grant degrees in 13 technical programs shortly after its founding in 1969.
✦Serves 3,345 students, providing focused career training and academic pathways.
✦Owns and operates the 670-acre Lake Snowden Education and Recreation Park, acquired in 1997.
✦Expands access to education through its Perry Campus in New Lexington, established in 1990.
✦Holds extensive land, including 1,400 acres of open-space land in York Township.

Timeline

1968

Opened as the Tri-County Institute with approximately 250 students

1969

Ohio Board of Regents granted a charter, authorizing degrees in 13 technical programs

1970

Held first commencement with 117 graduates

1972

Official name changed to Hocking Technical College; 250 acres purchased for development

1975

Main campus relocated to current site; college-owned residence halls opened

1976

First accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, HLC

1990

The Perry Campus in New Lexington opened

1991

College's name officially changed to Hocking College

1997

Purchased Lake Snowden in Albany

1998

Lake Snowden renamed as the Lake Snowden Education and Recreation Park

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58 Years

of Excellence

Leadership

Betty Young

President

Data from Wikipedia – CC BY-SA 4.0

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