- Zane State College is a public community college in Zanesville and Cambridge, Ohio. It was established in 1969 as Muskingum Area Technical College. It offers over 40 associate degree programs and certificates, workshops, and occupational skills training.
School Highlights
Zane State College serves 1,769 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,769 students
- In-state tuition: $4,646
- Out-state tuition: $9,206
- Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
- Minority enrollment: 12%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Zane State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.
Zane State College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
56 staff
24 staff
Student Body
The student population of Zane State College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Zane State College diversity score of 0.22 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,769 students
612 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
544 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
1,225 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
986 students
354 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
544 students
342 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,225 students
356 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
88%
62%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
59%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
44%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,600
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,646 is less than the state average of $5,117. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,206 is less than the state average of $10,797. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,646
$5,117
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,206
$10,797
Tuition Notes
$199 per credit hour for residents of Ohio and $391 per credit hour for out-of-state and international students.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
69%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,337
$18,562
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,004
$6,516
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Zane State College cost?
Zane State College's tuition is approximately $4,646 for In-State students and $9,206 for Out-State students.
What is Zane State College's ranking?
Zane State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Least debt for graduating students.
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