Zane State College — tuition $5,820 in-state, $11,430 out-of-stateZane State College campus, Zanesville, OH. Photo: Pkirst, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
62/100
Affordability
B
73/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
26/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
1,619
Total Enrollment
53%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,397
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Zane State College ▼
26%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Zane State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$35,006
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,808
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,834
Median debt at graduation
46.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
18.3%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 20% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 24th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Zane State College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Zane State College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $203,228
Avg rent near campus: $1,066/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 43735 (4.5% cap, East Fultonham)
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🏆 Where Zane State College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~414 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person53%
Hybrid (Some Online)32%
Fully Online14%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)33%
25-64 (Adult)13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Zane State College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Zane State College?
Tuition at Zane State College is
$5,820 for in-state students
and $11,430 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,397.
What is the graduation rate at Zane State College?
The graduation rate at Zane State College is 53%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Zane State College a good school?
Zane State College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Zane State College?
Zane State College has a total enrollment of 1,619 students.
Is there rental demand near Zane State College?
Yes! Approximately 26% of students at Zane State College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 414 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Zanesville area.
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