# James A Rhodes State College

> James A Rhodes State College is a public college in Lima, OH, with 1,590 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $7,796 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 26.6%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $45,056.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/james-a-rhodes-state-college-1323
- Location: Lima, OH, United States
- Setting: Small suburb
- Control: Public
- Classification: Technical community college
- Official website: https://www.rhodesstate.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 203678
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $4,680 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,360 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $7,796 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 16.2% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 26.6% |
| First-year retention rate | 65% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $45,056 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 1,590 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is James A Rhodes State College tuition?

In-state tuition at James A Rhodes State College is $4,680 and out-of-state tuition is $9,360 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $7,796 a year.

### What is the average net price at James A Rhodes State College?

The average net price at James A Rhodes State College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $7,796 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at James A Rhodes State College?

26.6% of first-time, full-time students at James A Rhodes State College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to James A Rhodes State College?

The closest matches are Marion Technical College, North Central State College, and Central Ohio Technical College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/james-a-rhodes-state-college-1323. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.