Clark State Community College

Founded in 1962 as the Springfield/Clark County Technical Education Program.  In 1966, with a name change to Clark Technical College, it became the first technical school in the State of Ohio.  Expanded programming and a second name change in 1988 resulted in Clark State Community College.  Clark State's primary service area includes Clark, Greene, Champaign and Logan counties.  

affordable education...close to home

Clark State offers a variety of Associate Degree options as well as certificates in technical programming.  Currently serving over 3,000 students, Clark State has articulation agreements with many nearby 4-year institutions, offering an affordable option to completing the first two years of a college education. In addition to it's main campus on Leffel Lane in Springfield, Clark State operates the Brinkman Center and 1,500 seat Performing Arts Center in downtown Springfield, as well as sharing space with Ohio Hi-Point Career Center at locations in Urbana and Bellefontaine. 

For more information, visit the college's website at:  www.clarkstate.edu

Fast Facts

Champaign County is conveniently nestled in the heart of west central Ohio.

  • Established in 1805
  • 30 miles from Columbus or Dayton; 10 miles from Springfield
  • Serviced by U.S. Routes 68 and 36; within 15 miles of Interstates 70 and 75
  • Blend of service, retail, manufacturing and agricultural businesses
  • Miles of bike trails, hiking trails, rivers and wooded area wind its way through the county
  • Population approximately 39,800; 428 square miles
  • Quaint shopping, dining and art/antique shops
  • Home to Warren Grimes the "father of aviation lighting"
  • Well-known Champaign Countians include: William Saxbe, Clancy Brown, Johnny Appleseed and A.B. Graham
  • Airport: Grimes Field (General Aviation)
  • Home to Urbana University
  • Destinations: Simon Kenton recreation trails, Cedar Bog, Ohio Caverns, Johnny Appleseed Museum, Mad River, Champaign County Fairgrounds, Kiser Lake State Park