Terra State Community College

What Terra State Community College does

Terra State Community College is a public community college founded in 1968 and headquartered at 2830 Napoleon Rd., Fremont, Ohio. It serves traditional students, adult learners, regional employers, and community members across Northwest Ohio with 70+ associate degree and certificate programs spanning technology, allied health, nursing, liberal arts, business, and skilled trades (welding, HVAC, robotics, CDL). Student support infrastructure includes free tutoring, disability services (compliant with FERPA, HIPAA, Section 504, Title II), academic and career advising, and a Testing Center. Residential life is supported through The Landings residence hall and The Neeley Center conference facility.

The institution operates four revenue-generating divisions beyond tuition: The Kern Center delivers workforce training including CDL training (in partnership with Trainco Truck Driving Schools, awarding 6.5 college credits), SHRM certification preparation ($1,500/course), and industrial/IT certifications (Cisco CCNA, CompTIA A+, FOA CFOT/CPCT, EPA Section 608); Community Education offers Music Academy private lessons ($100/4-lesson package), Kids College (paused for Summer 2026, returning 2027), Life Scholars for adults 50+, and Motorcycle Ohio; the Testing Center is a Pearson VUE-authorized site offering GED testing ($120), TEAS, and 300+ certifications. Articulation agreements through Ohio Transfer 36 and Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways guarantee credit transfer to all Ohio public universities, supplemented by the Ohio Consortium for Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts with 14 private Ohio colleges. The underlying technology stack consists of Canvas LMS (Instructure) for online course delivery and the my.terra student portal.

The business model blends tuition-based higher education with B2B workforce training and fee-based community enrichment. In-district tuition is $211 per credit hour, with 69% of students receiving financial aid and an average class size of 15 students supporting a personalized-learning value proposition. GTM is sales-led, channeled through direct enrollment via the website, College Credit Plus high school partnerships, employer relationships via The Kern Center, and a broad social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Pinterest). Strategic assets include the 2011-established Terra State Recording Studio with an API Audio Box 2 analog console and the 2016-formed Symphony Orchestra. As a state-operated public institution under the Ohio Department of Higher Education, Terra State is governed by a Board of Trustees and receives funding from state appropriations, tuition, and the affiliated Terra College Foundation; it is not privately held or venture-backed.

Name

Terra State Community College

Legal name

Terra State Community College

Website

https://terra.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Terra State Community College is a public community college founded in 1968 in Fremont, Ohio, offering 70+ associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and community education programs to traditional students, adult learners, regional employers, and community members in Northwest Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Community College

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training services
• Certification testing center
• Transfer pathway programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fremont

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Student Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition and mandatory fees charged to students per credit hour for enrollment in degree and certificate programs.
2. Workforce Training Programs: Revenue from professional and industrial training programs including CDL training, welding certification, HVAC, SHRM certification prep, and other workforce development courses offered through the Kern Center.
3. Community Education: Revenue from community education programs including Music Academy lessons (private music instruction), Kids College, Motorcycle Ohio, and other lifelong learning offerings.
4. Testing Services: Revenue from certification testing services including GED testing ($120), TEAS nursing entrance exams, and Pearson Vue certification delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Terra State Community College delivers accredited associate degrees, certificates, and workforce credentials across technology, allied health, nursing, business, and liberal arts fields, supported by guaranteed transfer pathways to Ohio public and private four-year universities. It supplements academic programs with the Kern Center's workforce training, certification preparation, and apprenticeship services, community education offerings such as the Music Academy, and on-campus facilities including a recording studio and the Neeley Center for events.

Product overview

Terra State Community College operates primarily as a higher education institution offering a unified website portal with integrated student services. The portfolio includes academic degree programs (70+ degrees and certificates in technology, allied health, nursing, liberal arts, and business fields), student support services (tutoring, disability services, academic advising, testing center), workforce training through The Kern Center (apprenticeships, professional seminars, customized training, IT/industrial certifications), community education programs (Kids College, Life Scholars, Music Academy), and specialized facilities (Recording Studio, Music Ensembles, The Neeley Conference Center, on-campus housing). Key programs include CDL training, SHRM certification prep, and various industry certifications. Student access is facilitated through the my.terra portal and Canvas LMS integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Degree and Certificate Programs More than 70 degree and certificate programs spanning Accounting, Computer Systems, Nursing, Welding, Robotics, HVAC, and other technology, allied health, nursing, liberal arts, and business fields, serving students seeking direct career entry or transfer to a four-year institution.
• The Kern Center - Workforce Training Workforce development division offering apprenticeship programs, professional and industrial seminars, customized training, industrial and IT certifications, and assessments for regional employers and individual career changers in Northwest Ohio.
• CDL Training (Class A & B) Class A and Class B CDL training delivered in partnership with Trainco Truck Driving Schools, awarding 6.5 college credits in Truck Driving and Shop Truck Operations with day, evening, or weekend class options.
• Industrial & IT Certifications Industry certification preparation in Welding Qualification, EPA Section 608 refrigerant handling, Fiber Optic (CFOT/CPCT), Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching, and CompTIA A+, delivered through The Kern Center.
• SHRM Certification Preparation SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP human resource management certification preparation course using the SHRM Learning System, priced at $1,500 inclusive of textbook, online access, and instructor-led class.
• Assessment Services Pre-employment, training/development, and organizational assessments covering coaching, leadership, personality, IT, mechanical, electrical, and technical domains for employers and individuals.
• Music Academy Private music lessons for all ages, sold in 4-lesson ($100) or 8-lesson ($200) packages of 30-minute sessions, delivered through the Music Department.
• Kids College Summer educational program for children delivered through Community Education; paused for Summer 2026 with a planned return in Summer 2027.
• Life Scholars Lifelong learning program for adults over 50 offering educational courses and community engagement opportunities through the Kern Center.
• Testing Center Certified Pearson VUE testing center offering make-up testing, accommodations, GED testing ($120 without career counseling; $40 with voucher), TEAS for nursing admissions, and over 300 certification tests.
• Tutoring Services Free tutoring for enrolled students including group tutoring, individual tutoring, and walk-in Math and Writing Assistance Labs.
• Disability Services Academic accommodations and support services for students with disabilities, including testing accommodations, auxiliary aids, and advocacy in compliance with Section 504 and Title II.
• Academic & Career Advising Advisory services helping students select programs, plan coursework, explore transfer options, and access campus resources.
• Terra State Recording Studio Professional recording studio established in 2011 featuring an API Audio Box 2 analog console, concert hall, medium-sized tracking room, and isolation booth; accepts limited community recording projects.
• Music Ensembles Performance ensembles including Brass Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, Contemporary Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Chamber Strings, open to students and community members.
• The Neeley Center Conference and hospitality center providing event planning, pricing, and venue services for campus and community events.
• The Landings Residence Hall On-campus housing facility offering convenient, comfortable residential living for Terra State students.
• YouScience Career Assessment Science-based career aptitude assessment partnered with YouScience that identifies student interests and aptitudes and matches them with educational pathways and career opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students who earn 15 credits per semester are more likely to finish college on time and earn better grades
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supporting.

• Owens Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerra State's baseball team competed against Owens Community College in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference championship series, taking three of four games to capture the league title.
• Trainco Truck Driving SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerra State partnered with Trainco to offer CDL A and CDL B training with the benefit of earning 6.5 college credits in Truck Driving and Shop Truck Operations. Participants can choose day, evening, or weekend classes.
• Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerra State collaborated with CCMS, the nation's leading funeral service educator, to offer an online regionally accredited Associate of Individualized Study (AIS) in Pre-Mortuary Science. Graduates automatically earn a seat in CCMS's on-site Bachelor of Mortuary Science program.
• YouSciencesupportingTechnology or IntegrationTerra State partnered with YouScience to help students discover natural talents and connect them to in-demand careers through science-based assessments that identify interests, aptitudes, and match with educational pathways.
• Ohio Public UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerra State participates in Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways (OGTP) and Ohio Transfer 36, guaranteeing that all coursework transfers to any Ohio public university for credit toward bachelor's degrees in equivalent fields.
• Ohio Consortium for Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts (14 Private Ohio Colleges)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerra State is a member of the Ohio Consortium providing clear transfer pathways in Biology, English, and Psychology to 14 private Ohio colleges and universities including Ashland University, Baldwin Wallace University, Denison University, and others.
• Cisco Networking AcademysupportingTechnology or IntegrationTerra State is a Cisco Networking Academy providing CCNA Routing and Switching certification preparation through campus labs with current networking equipment.
• Ohio Transfer 36 (Statewide Articulation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio Transfer 36 courses are general education courses guaranteed to transfer to any public educational institution in Ohio as part of statewide articulation agreements.
• TransferologysupportingTechnology or IntegrationTerra State students can use Transferology tool to unofficially explore how their courses might transfer to other institutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sinclair Community College: Large Ohio community college in Dayton with extensive workforce training, industry certifications, and transfer pathways. Comparable program breadth and similar workforce development orientation.
• Edison State Community College: Ohio community college in Piqua serving western Ohio with comparable associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce training programs across similar program mix.
• Owens Community College: Another Ohio community college serving the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region with similar associate degree, transfer pathway, and workforce training offerings. Direct competitor for the same regional student pool, particularly in athletics and general education.
• Marion Technical College: Ohio technical college offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training with similar focus on career-oriented programs and transfer pathways to four-year institutions.
• Lorain County Community College: Ohio community college offering University Partnership pathways and workforce training. Notable for its well-developed transfer and employer partnership model that benchmarks relevant comparison.
• Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: Ohio technical and community college offering associate degrees, cooperative education, and workforce credentials. Comparable mix of academic transfer and technical/career programs.
• Rhodes State College: Ohio community college in Lima offering associate degrees and workforce programs in health, public service, and technical fields with comparable regional focus and program mix.
• Northwest State Community College: Ohio community college located in Archbold serving rural Northwest Ohio with overlapping programs in technical fields, transfer pathways, and workforce development.

Regional players

• Bowling Green State University-Firelands: Branch campus of BGSU located in Huron, Ohio, offering associate degrees and bachelor's completion in Northwest Ohio. Competes directly for transfer-oriented students in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Columbus State Community College: One of the largest Ohio community colleges with a comprehensive program catalog, including transfer pathways, workforce training, and online education. Sets the broader benchmark for program scale in the state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TerraCC
• Facebookfacebook.com/181884821290
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/terra-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/terrastate/?hl=en
• Pinterestpinterest.com/terrastate

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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