Clark State Community College

What Clark State Community College does

Clark State College is a public, non-profit community college headquartered in Springfield, Ohio, founded in 1962 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Operating across five physical sites — Springfield-Leffel Lane, Springfield-Downtown, Beavercreek/Greene Center, Bellefontaine, and Xenia — plus statewide online delivery, the institution serves a heterogeneous student base of traditional degree-seekers, grades 7–12 College Credit Plus (CCP) dual-enrollment students, F-1 international students, free Aspire/GED/HiSET and ESOL adult learners, and short-term workforce trainees. It delivers more than 130 degree, certificate, and short-term technical certificate pathways spanning nursing, engineering technology, manufacturing, cybersecurity, business, healthcare, liberal arts, social sciences, public service, agriculture, and skilled trades, with new bachelor's degree programs (manufacturing technology management, web development and design, addiction and integrated treatment studies, and nursing) layered on top of the historical associate-degree core.

The technology stack is built on standardized higher-ed SaaS: Blackboard for LMS and course delivery, Slate (Technolutions) CRM for admissions and giving, Microsoft ADFS for myClarkState portal SSO, Maxient for Title IX and incident reporting, OhioLINK for library discovery, Tutor.com integrated through Blackboard for 24/7 online tutoring, and Event451 for CCP orientation scheduling. Differentiated program modules include the One Million Degrees (OMD) student-success program with milestone-based stipends up to $1,000 per academic year (86% first-year retention), the SOAR mentoring program, Project Jericho for community youth and families, the Clark State 360 online orientation, and the newly approved Innovative Waiver Pathway in Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing. Operational accreditation stack includes HLC institutional accreditation, NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, CAAHEP paramedic accreditation, and American Welding Society SENSE Level 1 qualification standards.

Revenue is generated from multiple streams: per-credit tuition and fees (e.g., Welding STTC 21 credits at $4,696.93 in-state; Wright State Social Work AA 60 credits at $11,549.80), federal and state grants (the grants portfolio grew by nearly $25 million under President Jo Alice Blondin's tenure, 2013–2026), Clark State Foundation donations and endowment (assets grew from $13 million to more than $30 million under current leadership), workforce training fees for short-term credentials (CNA, Phlebotomy, Forklift, 9-1-1 Dispatch, CPR, Dental Radiography), and Aspire/GED state-funded adult education (free to learners, with only a $144 HiSET test fee as a learner-borne cost). Pricing is differentiated by in-state versus out-of-state residency, and the go-to-market is hybrid — direct-to-consumer via a dedicated applicant portal, inside-sales via county-assigned admissions counselors, community-led through OMD and partner cohorts, and event-driven for workforce learners.

Name

Clark State Community College

Legal name

Clark State College

Website

https://clarkstate.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Clark State College is a public, non-profit community college headquartered in Springfield, Ohio, operating five campuses and statewide online delivery, offering more than 130 associate, bachelor's, certificate, and workforce training programs. It serves traditional, dual-enrollment, international, adult-education, and short-term workforce students across west-central Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College / Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce training programs
• Dual enrollment
• Adult education
• Technical certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellefontaine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and fees: Primary revenue stream from credit-based associate, bachelor and certificate programs (e.g., Welding STTC 21 credits at $4,696.93; Wright State Social Work AA 60 credits at $11,549.80; Paramedic for RNs certificate $1,313.65 plus $362 fees). Pricing is per-credit and differentiated in-state vs. out-of-state.
2. Federal and state grants: Federal and state grants portfolio increased by nearly $25 million during President Blondin's tenure (2013–2026), funding workforce development, student support, and program expansion.
3. Foundation donations and endowment: Clark State Foundation assets grew from $13 million to more than $30 million under current leadership; revenue sourced from one-time and recurring gifts, pledges, payroll deductions, and named endowments including the Dr. Jo Alice Blondin Student Opportunity Fund.
4. Workforce training fees: Short-term non-credit professional training (CNA, Phlebotomy, Forklift, 9-1-1 Dispatch, CPR, Dental Radiography, Commercial Driver's License) offered at Springfield and Xenia, with funding via Self Pay, WIOA/Job and Family Services, employer sponsorship, or other.
5. Aspire/GED and ESOL funded programs: Free adult education (High School Equivalency GED/HiSET and English for Speakers of Other Languages) funded by state Aspire grants; nominal $144 test fee paid by participants for HiSET.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Core offering

Clark State College is a public community college delivering associate, bachelor's, and certificate degree programs across nursing, engineering technology, manufacturing, cybersecurity, business, healthcare, skilled trades, and liberal arts, delivered through on-campus, online, and hybrid modalities at multiple Ohio locations. Layered offerings include College Credit Plus dual enrollment for grades 7-12, free Aspire adult education (GED/HiSET and ESOL), short-term workforce credentials (CNA, Phlebotomy, Forklift, CPR), the One Million Degrees student success program, and the SOAR mentoring initiative.

Product overview

Clark State College is a community college headquartered in Springfield, Ohio, that delivers a unified educational platform composed of multiple interconnected program modules rather than a single product. The core platform is the Academic Programs catalog (associate, bachelor's, and certificate degrees across nursing, engineering technology, manufacturing, cybersecurity, business, healthcare, liberal arts, social sciences, and skilled trades) wrapped by the myClarkState portal and the Blackboard LMS — which together deliver admissions, registration, financial aid, coursework, and student records. Layered on top of this core are specialized sub-products: College Credit Plus (CCP) for grades 7-12 dual enrollment, the Aspire Program (free GED/HiSET and ESOL adult education), Workforce Training (short-term credentials like CNA, Phlebotomy, Forklift), the One Million Degrees (OMD) student success initiative with mentoring and financial support, the nationally recognized SOAR mentoring program, Project Jericho for community youth/families, the Clark State Library powered by OhioLINK, the Performing Arts Center, and the Dr. Jo Alice Blondin Student Opportunity Fund. New initiatives are continuously layered onto this base, such as the Innovative Waiver Pathway in Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing and the Clark State 360 online student orientation.

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Products and services

• Clark State College Academic Programs Over 130 degree, certificate, and short-term technical certificate programs spanning associate, bachelor's, and certificate credentials across nursing, engineering technology, manufacturing, cybersecurity, business, healthcare, liberal arts, social sciences, public service, agriculture, and skilled trades, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and stackable across CCP, workforce, and degree pathways.
• One Million Degrees (OMD) Program Student success initiative serving first-time, degree-seeking students committed to completing an associate degree within two years, providing academic and personal supports, monthly one-on-one coaching, professional development, and up to $1,000 per academic year in milestone-based financial support.
• College Credit Plus (CCP) Ohio dual-enrollment program allowing grades 7-12 students to earn both high school and college credit on campus, online, or at their school in fall, spring, or summer terms, with structured pathways in General Education, nursing (CNA → LPN/RN → BSN), EMT → Paramedic → RN, and the new Innovative Waiver Pathway in Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing.
• Aspire Program (GED/HiSET and ESOL) Free, supportive adult education program offering High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET) prep classes and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) instruction at Beavercreek, Bellefontaine, and Springfield locations, with year-round morning, afternoon, and evening class options.
• Workforce Training (Clark State Workforce) Short-term non-credit professional training in 9-1-1 Dispatch Communications, Forklift, CNA (Certified Nurse Aide), Phlebotomy, Dental Radiography, CPR, and Commercial Driver's License, designed to strengthen employee skill sets and serve as a step toward job placement, promotions, and higher degrees.
• SOAR (Serving Our Own Through Advancement and Retention) Mentoring Program Nationally recognized mentoring program founded and led by President Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., designed to develop future leaders in student success.
• Innovative Waiver Pathway in Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing New College Credit Plus pathway approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education through 2027-28 allowing high school students who may not meet traditional CCP requirements to enroll in college engineering and manufacturing courses, earn industry-recognized credentials, and continue seamlessly into Clark State's associate and bachelor's degree pathways in robotics, automation, welding, modeling and simulation, and manufacturing technology management.

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Sinclair Community College: Dayton, Ohio-based public community college with overlapping geographic catchment, similar scale (~200K credit hours annually), and comparable associate/bachelor's program mix including advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and IT. Most direct competitor for Springfield-area and Beavercreek students.
• Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: Cincinnati-based technical and community college with similar program mix including associate/bachelor's degrees, workforce certifications, and cooperative education. Comparable scale and operating model within the Ohio community college system.
• Edison State Community College: Piqua, Ohio-based community college serving a similar rural/western Ohio footprint with associate degrees, workforce training, and College Credit Plus programs. Direct competitor for Bellefontaine-area students and overlapping employer partnerships in manufacturing.
• Marion Technical College: Small Ohio technical college offering associate degrees and certificates with similar transfer pathways and workforce programs. Comparable rural Ohio community college profile, useful for benchmarking CCP delivery and adult education.
• Owens Community College: Toledo-area Ohio community college with similar size, similar manufacturing/workforce training focus, and comparable transfer pathways to four-year universities. Direct competitor in northwest Ohio for CCP and workforce students.
• Rhodes State College: Lima, Ohio-based community college offering associate degrees, bachelor of applied science, and workforce credentials in similar technical fields. Comparable scale, similar Ohio public-community-college operating model, and overlapping CCP delivery structure.
• Central Ohio Technical College: Newark, Ohio-based technical college with similar associate/bachelor's mix, similar workforce training focus, and shared Ohio Department of Higher Education oversight. Comparable institutional profile and program catalog.

Broad incumbents

• Columbus State Community College: Larger Ohio community college serving central Ohio with broader program portfolio and substantially larger enrollment. Benchmarks operational scale and program expansion strategy for Clark State's growth ambitions.

Regional players

• Wright State University - Lake Campus: Wright State University satellite campus in Celina, Ohio serving western Ohio with bachelor's completion programs. Operates in overlapping geography with Clark State and has direct transfer partnership (evidenced by the AA-to-bachelor's Social Work pathway published by Clark State).

Others

• Ohio Association of Community Colleges: Consortium organization representing all Ohio community colleges; explicitly referenced as a Clark State partner for cohort recruitment and shared advocacy. Provides industry-context benchmarking and policy alignment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/clarkstate
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/clarkstate
• Facebookfacebook.com/106928097462
• Instagraminstagram.com/clarkstate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clark-state-community-college

Compliance8 records

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Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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