Washington State Community College

What Washington State Community College does

Washington State Community College, now operating as Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO), is a public community college founded in 1971 and headquartered at 710 Colegate Drive, Marietta, Ohio. The institution is an open-enrollment provider of associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways serving the Mid-Ohio Valley region, with reciprocal access for West Virginia residents. Its academic portfolio is organized across five core divisions: Health Sciences (nursing, respiratory therapy, radiologic technology, and allied health), Business & IT (accounting, cyber security, business management), Engineering & Industrial Technology (manufacturing, automotive/diesel, electrical engineering), Public Services & Safety (criminal justice, chemical dependency counseling), and Transfer Programs (liberal arts, business administration, education, engineering). Delivery modalities include on-campus instruction, online courses, and a hi-flex hybrid model, all delivered through the Canvas Learning Management System, supplemented by dual-enrollment through College Credit Plus and non-credit workforce training.

WSCO generates revenue through a combination of per-credit tuition ($170 in-state, $171 out-of-state), Ohio state appropriations, federal financial aid (Pell Grants, SEOG, Direct Loans), and ancillary fees, with 75% of students receiving financial aid. It maintains 15+ articulation agreements with four-year institutions including Ohio University, Franklin University, University of Cincinnati, Marietta College, and Tiffin University, enabling structured 2+2 transfer pathways with scholarships. The institution employs a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, supports free wraparound services (tutoring, mental health counseling, transfer assistance, career services), and operates within Ohio's state higher-education accreditation framework under governance of a Board of Trustees. Recent operational moves include a new cybersecurity 2+2 partnership with West Virginia University at Parkersburg (classes beginning Fall 2026) and Arts & Sciences building modernization funded through the Ohio Controlling Board.

Name

Washington State Community College

Legal name

Washington State College of Ohio

Website

https://wscc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Washington State Community College (operating as Washington State College of Ohio) is a public, open-enrollment community college in Marietta, Ohio, offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways in health sciences, business, engineering, public safety, and liberal arts to traditional students, adult learners, high school dual-enrollment students, veterans, and workforce trainees in the Mid-Ohio Valley region.

Ownership category

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Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK), Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training programs
• Transfer pathway programs
• Health sciences education

Headquarters

HQ city

Marietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public community college revenue generated from tuition charges per credit hour, with in-state students paying $170/credit and out-of-state students paying $171/credit. Additional revenue from various fees, course fees, and miscellaneous charges.
2. State Funding and Financial Aid: State of Ohio appropriations and federal student aid programs including Pell Grants, SEOG, and federal loans that support college operations and student enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Washington State Community College is a public two-year institution that sells tuition-based associate degree, certificate, and transfer programs to individual students in Health Sciences, Business & IT, Engineering & Industrial Technology, Public Services & Safety, and Transfer disciplines. The college delivers instruction on campus in Marietta, Ohio, fully online, and through a hi-flex hybrid model, with the College Credit Plus program extending enrollment to high school students. Beyond individual learners, the college also engages employers and four-year universities through articulation agreements and workforce training partnerships.

Product overview

Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs organized into five core divisions: Health Sciences (nursing, respiratory therapy, medical laboratory, radiologic technology, and allied health programs), Business & IT (accounting, cyber security, business management), Engineering & Industrial Technology (automotive, manufacturing, electrical engineering), Public Services (criminal justice), and Transfer Programs. The institution delivers education through multiple modalities including on-campus, online, and hybrid hi-flex options. WSCO operates as an open-enrollment institution with extensive student support services and maintains articulation partnerships with multiple four-year universities for seamless transfer pathways. Programs include associate degrees, certificates, and workforce development offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Health Sciences Programs Comprehensive health career preparation including Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, RN to BSN, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiologic Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Health Information Management Technology, and Massage Therapy programs. Designed for students pursuing allied health and nursing careers with hands-on clinical training.
• Business & IT Programs Programs covering Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Business Management Technology, Cyber Security, and Help Desk Computer Application Systems. Designed for students pursuing business, accounting, and information technology careers with pathways to bachelor's degrees through articulation agreements.
• Engineering & Industrial Technology Programs Programs covering Advanced Manufacturing & Integration Technology, Auto/Diesel, Automotive Technology, Diesel Truck Systems, Electrical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technician Certificate, and Online Chemical Operator Certificate. Designed for students pursuing manufacturing, automotive, electrical engineering, and industrial technology careers with hands-on technical training.
• Public Services & Safety Programs Criminal Justice programs including Criminal Justice – POBA and Criminal Justice Technology, and Chemical Dependency Counseling. Designed for students pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and behavioral health services.
• Transfer Programs Associate of Science and various transfer pathways (Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Social Work) designed for seamless credit transfer to four-year institutions through articulation agreements with Franklin University, Ohio University, University of Cincinnati, Marietta College, Tiffin University, Capital University, Muskingum University, and others.
• College Credit Plus (CCP) Early college enrollment program allowing middle and high school students to earn college credit while still in high school, available at WSCO campus, high school locations, or online. Designed for high school students seeking early college exposure, reduced time to degree completion, and cost savings.
• Workforce Development Non-credit continuing education and workforce training programs including College Tech Prep, College Access, facility use and rental, and industry-specific training. Eligible students may qualify for up to $6,000 through the Ohio Work Ready Grant for advanced manufacturing or engineering technology programs. Designed for working professionals and job seekers pursuing industry certifications and skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of students would recommend WSCO to a friend
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WVUP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 20262+2 degree pathway partnership in cybersecurity allowing students to earn an Associate of Applied Science at WSCO and transfer to WVUP to complete a Bachelor of Applied Technology. The partnership includes guaranteed credit transfer and coordinated academic advising from both institutions.
• Marietta CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSCO2MC dual admission transfer program providing seamless pathway from associate to bachelor's degree. Students can take courses at both institutions with WSCO2MC students receiving $17,500/year scholarship upon transfer.
• Franklin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreements covering multiple programs including Business Management, Accounting, Education, and Cyber Security. Pathway Portal shows real-time credit transfer. Discounted tuition of $298/credit for WSCO graduates.
• Ohio UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple articulation agreements including RN to BSN, BTAS programs, Criminal Justice, and Applied Management. Ohio Transfer 36 courses guaranteed to transfer.
• University of CincinnatimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer pathways for Criminal Justice, Social Services Technology, and Social Services Transfer programs with dedicated transfer advising center.
• Tiffin UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDragonNext partnership offering $18,000 merit scholarship for on-campus students or $150/credit discount for online students, with dedicated counselors at both institutions.
• Capital UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for seamless transfer pathways with scholarship opportunities for WSCO graduates.
• Chamberlain UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for nursing program pathways including ADN to BSN articulation.
• Cincinnati College of Mortuary ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer articulation agreement offering seamless pathway from Associate of Technical Study to Bachelor's in Mortuary Science.
• Herzing UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation for Business Administration and ADN to BSN pathways. DegreeUp program offering online options including RN to BSN, RN to MSN programs.
• Indiana Wesleyan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBridge programs for bachelor's and master's degrees with flexible online scheduling and tuition discounts for WSCO students.
• Miami UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer articulation for Electrical & Computer Engineering and Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology bachelor's programs.
• Muskingum UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral transfer articulation accepting WSCO credits toward four-year degree completion online.
• Western Governors UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer articulation for associate degree holders in Teacher's College, College of Business, Nursing, and College of Information Technology.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: Ohio public community college with strong technical/CTE focus including health sciences, engineering technology, and business — directly comparable to WSCO's applied program portfolio.
• Edison State Community College: Small Ohio public community college serving western Ohio with transfer and workforce programs. Directly comparable mission and program scope to WSCO.
• Marion Technical College: Small Ohio public community college serving a similar rural/regional footprint with transfer and technical programs. Comparable scale, open-enrollment model, and reliance on state appropriations.
• Owens Community College: Ohio public community college with comprehensive transfer, health, and skilled-trade programs. Operates in a similar regulatory and funding environment with articulation agreements to in-state universities.
• Columbus State Community College: Ohio public community college offering associate degrees and workforce credentials in similar academic divisions (health, business, IT, engineering). Same funding regime and articulation pathways to Ohio universities.
• Zane State College: Ohio public community college focused on associate degrees, transfer pathways, and applied technology — closely comparable in size, rural Ohio setting, and program portfolio.
• Southern State Community College: Ohio public community college with multi-campus rural footprint, offering associate degrees in health sciences, transfer, and technical fields — comparable scale and mission to WSCO.
• North Central State College: Ohio public community college focused on transfer, health, and technical programs with a similar rural/small-city profile. Comparable articulation model and tuition structure.
• Lakeland Community College: Ohio public community college offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce credentials across similar academic divisions.
• Sinclair Community College: Ohio public community college headquartered in Dayton offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce training across health, IT, and manufacturing — directly comparable to WSCO in mission, governance, and program mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WSCCMariettaOH
• Instagraminstagram.com/wscomarietta
• Xx.com/wsccmariettaoh

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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