Cincinnati State
Founded in 1969 as Cincinnati Technical College, it evolved into Ohio’s first technical/community college.
Operates four campuses across Greater Cincinnati and delivers hundreds of online courses and customized business training.
Offers more than 130 associate and certificate programs along with bachelor’s degrees in Culinary & Food Sciences, Land Surveying, and RN‑to‑BSN.
Runs one of the nation’s largest cooperative education programs, placing thousands of students in paid internships annually.
Houses the Midwest Culinary Institute and supports real‑world simulation labs in engineering, health, and culinary fields.
Notable for being Ohio’s first community college to enforce a full campus no‑smoking policy and make co‑op mandatory.
Typical students are commuters balancing work, family, and academics in a diverse, practical educational setting.
Endowment and fiscal operations are modest but stable.
Collaboration: We embrace working together to achieve excellence.
Innovation: We foster a culture of continuous improvement and creativity.
Accountability: We hold ourselves and others responsible for our actions.
Respect: We treat everyone with dignity and value diverse perspectives.
Community: We are committed to enriching lives and empowering students and faculty.