Edison State Community College
About Edison State Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Edison State Community College teaches in Piqua, in the farm country north of Dayton, and is named for the inventor who grew up nearby. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1973
Location
Piqua, Ohio
Students
1,302
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
38%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,499
Out-of-state: $8,346
Avg Net Price
$7,142
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,360
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
38% complete their degree within three years
Retention
63%
Transfer Out
17%
Teaching Quality
24:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$4.1K
Class Size
Large
The 38% graduation rate is below average, but 63% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,499
In-State
$8,346
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,792
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,472
After Financial Aid
$7,142
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,708
Receive Grants
17.1%
Take Loans
5.9%
Tuition is $4,499/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $7,142.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Edison State Community College fund their education.
While in School
17.1%
Get Grants
Free money
5.9%
Take Loans
Must repay
$26,937
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$16,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$172/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 5.9% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $16,250. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Edison State Community College.
Gender
65.1%
Female
35%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,302
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
51.9%
First-Gen
26 yrs
Avg Age
13.7%
Age 25+
With an average entry age of 26, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 51.9% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
1,302
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Edison State Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 78 student athletes, about 6% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Basketball
Student Athletes
78
6% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
49% / 51%
38
Men
40
Women
2
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Edison State Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,360
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$31K
217 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$63K
58 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$43K
27 grads
4yr Earnings
Accounting and Related Services
—
11 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
10 grads
Agricultural Business and Management
—
9 grads
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $41K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.