Clark State College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Clark State College?

For 2024-25 reporting, Clark State's average full-time undergraduate tuition was $3,656 for Ohio residents, with $737 in required fees. Taken together, those published components equal approximately $4,393 for that reporting year; books, transportation, living expenses and program-specific charges would be additional.

• Ohio resident: $3,656 average full-time tuition plus $737 in required fees for 2024-25.
• Out-of-state student: $7,312 average full-time tuition plus $737 in required fees for 2024-25.
• Part-time undergraduate: reported per-credit charges were $180 for Ohio residents and $333 for out-of-state students.

These figures are not a complete annual cost of attendance. Students who live independently still need a housing and food budget even though Clark State does not operate student housing. A program may also require equipment, uniforms, testing, transportation to clinical sites or other expenses.

Net price measures cost after grant and scholarship aid rather than the published tuition charge. In the 2024-25 reporting, average net price was $10,129 for students from families with annual income up to $48,000; it was $13,884 for those in the $48,001-$75,000 group. Those averages include a broader set of attendance costs and should not be compared with tuition alone. An individual aid offer and living arrangement will produce a different budget.

Eligible students may use federal grants and loans, Ohio aid programs, and Clark State scholarships or other institutional assistance. The FAFSA is the starting point for determining eligibility for many forms of aid. In the reported aid figures, 83% of students received financial aid and 41% had student loans; neither percentage indicates what a particular applicant will qualify for. Eligible military-connected students should also ask how education benefits interact with other aid before enrolling.

What are the work-study opportunities at Clark State College?

Clark State students can pursue part-time employment alongside classes, but a job should not be treated as automatic financial aid. Federal Work-Study, where offered to an eligible student, is an aid-based employment program: a student must qualify, obtain a position and earn wages through work.

Ordinary campus or local part-time jobs can be available without a Federal Work-Study award, while internships are generally tied more directly to academic or career experience. The financial aid office can explain Work-Study eligibility and award terms; students should use the college's current employment channels to find openings and confirm schedules and hiring requirements.

For broader career planning, Clark State reports access to individual career counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, job-search resources, employer recruitment and job fairs. These are services students can use while enrolled, not verified job-placement or salary outcomes.