- Ohio Business College is dedicated to the ideal that education is growth and that each person should have the opportunity to develop to his or her full potential. Ohio Business College is concerned with developing the total person so that each student will not only acquire the business knowledge and skills necessary for success, but also find a way of life that enriches the mind with understanding and sensitivity to the problems and needs of others. The faculty and administrative staff of Ohio Business College are deeply committed to an ongoing responsibility to and respect for the students, their families, and local business community.
School Highlights
Ohio Business College-Sheffield serves 224 students (95% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,500
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 64%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ohio Business College-Sheffield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 41% over five years.
Ohio Business College-Sheffield
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
14 staff
24 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
7
Student Body
The student population of Ohio Business College-Sheffield has grown by 21% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Ohio Business College-Sheffield diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
224 students
612 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
213 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
11 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
255 students
367 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
213 students
342 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
11 students
356 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
18%
6%
% Black
36%
16%
% White
36%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,600
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $8,500 is less than the state average of $13,902. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,500
$13,902
Tuition Notes
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,417
$18,562
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,578
$6,516
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
481
SAT Math
n/a
482
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- In 1903 Lorain Business College was established as private, co-educational institution of higher business education located in downtown Lorain on the corner of Sixth Street and Broadway Avenue. The school operated under the management of C. L. Bair at the same location. In April 1998 name officially changed to Ohio Business College. Ohio Business College has been providing excellence in business education since 1903, with a continuing commitment to excellence and real results. With two campus locations, Ohio Business College offers the following business related programs: legal assistant training, business management training, web page design, IT training, as well as degrees in Finance, Accounting, Human Resource Management, and Administrative Office Assistant. Ohio Business College is also focused on providing adult continuing education programs and resources to enable getting your diploma or degree even that much easier. Ohio Business College is accredited as a business school by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Ohio Business College is authorized to grant Associate Degrees in Applied Buisness by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ohio Business College-Sheffield cost?
Ohio Business College-Sheffield's private state tuition is approximately $8,500.
What is Ohio Business College-Sheffield's ranking?
Ohio Business College-Sheffield ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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