Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a public 2-year institution in Cincinnati, Ohio, offering a distinctive blend of career-focused technical programs, university transfer pathways, and—uniquely for a community college—three bachelor's degree programs in Culinary and Food Sciences, Land Surveying, and RN to BSN Nursing Completion. Founded in 1966 as Cincinnati Technical College and expanding to community college status in 1994, Cincinnati State serves over 9,600 students with more than 150 degree and certificate programs across business, health technologies, engineering technologies, information technologies, and public services. The college's signature cooperative education (co-op) model integrates classroom learning with paid work experience, making graduates particularly valued by employers in the Greater Cincinnati region. The Surge compete in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC). Cincinnati State's Workforce Development division also serves working adults seeking to upgrade skills or transition careers. The college's open admissions policy, affordable in-state tuition, and hands-on learning approach make it a cornerstone of workforce preparation for southwestern Ohio and the tri-state region.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$10044
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $10,044
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
