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Clark State College

#1446 in US ranking Springfield, OH
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Clark State College award

Cost

Cost / year
$16,296
Tuition & fees
$4,327
Avg. aid
$4,807
Receiving aid
83%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
22%
Median salary
$51,601
1 yr after graduation

What does Clark State College offer in terms of athletics?

Clark State lists participation in the National Junior College Athletic Association, or NJCAA. Its reported sports offerings include baseball, basketball, softball, tennis and volleyball.

Prospective athletes should verify which teams are competing in the intended year, along with tryout requirements, practice locations and eligibility rules. Varsity competition is distinct from informal recreation or intramural play, and an athletics listing does not establish that every student can join a roster or receive an athletic scholarship.

What student groups and Associations are available at Clark State College?

Clark State has offered student groups covering representation, the arts, identity and shared interests. Listed examples include Student Senate, Gay Straight Alliance, Student Theatre Guild, Chi Alpha and Creative Writers Club.

Club activity and names can change from year to year. A student looking for a particular group should check the current student-activities roster and meeting schedule rather than relying on a historical listing. Student Senate provides a route into student representation; creative and performing-arts groups offer different ways to participate without joining a varsity team.

Who studies at Clark State College?

Clark State enrolled 5,077 students in the reported institutional figures. Its student body is predominantly local or regional: approximately 98% of students were Ohio residents in the cited enrollment data.

The college recorded 581 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 630 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates. These figures describe different entry routes, not the entire student body. They underscore why prospective students should consider both first-year support and transfer-credit policies when evaluating Clark State.

Reported race and ethnicity counts include 2,190 White students, 766 Black or African American students, 211 students of two or more races, and 162 Hispanic or Latino students. Such counts describe enrollment categories; they do not, by themselves, establish an individual student's experience or the level of support available in a program.

How does student life look like at Clark State College?

Student life at Clark State is shaped by classes, support services and events rather than a residential campus. Students who commute or study part time may need to plan intentionally to attend activities outside their scheduled courses.

The college lists personal or psychological counseling and a health clinic among student services. For a new student, orientation and advising are practical opportunities to find out where to get academic help, how to use campus facilities and which activities meet at a convenient time. The experience may differ by teaching location, course schedule and whether classes are online or in person.

What libraries are available to students at Clark State College?

Clark State has a campus library that supports coursework and research. Students should use its current service information to check access to study space, research help and materials needed for their courses.

Library support can be especially useful when an assignment calls for scholarly sources rather than a general web search. Before relying on a particular resource, students should check the library's current catalog and database access, borrowing rules, remote-access instructions and hours. Availability of a study room or late-night space should not be assumed.

Clark State College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

5077

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

164

Member of Athletic Associations

NJCAA

Total staff

96 full time, 235 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Clark State College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 5,077

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 771
Part-time: 4,306

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 89
Men: 75

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 162
Black or African American: 766
White: 2,190
American Indian or Alaska Native: 12
Asian: 31
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2
Two or more races: 211
Unknown: 59

Clark State College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NJCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

MenMen–

Basketball

BothBoth–

Softball

Women––

Tennis

–Both–

Volleyball

WomenBoth–

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.