Marion Technical College
School Notes Overview:
Over 35,000 students have enrolled at Marion Technical College for some type of training since 1971. MTC’s student body is a melting pot of sixteen-year-olds through sixty-year-olds. We are proud to have a diverse student body where the strengths of each student enhances the learning environment for all students. Our students “do it all” — juggling families, jobs, and college — and they are able to do it because of MTC’s flexibility with classes offered throughout the day and evening, one night per week, on weekends, and online. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Marion County, OH | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,077 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,292 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,361 students | 2,213 students |
| Tuition | 3636 | - |
| Tuition Notes | some additional lab | - |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 77% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 52% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,779 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 60% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $997 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 15% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,033 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 48% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $1,557 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- In 1971, Marion Technical College [MTC] began a history of service, opening its doors to 187 students enrolled in four technical programs. To date, 33,383 have attended classes in more than 40 associate degree and certificate programs in Business, Engineering, Health, Information, Medical Sciences, and Public Service technologies.
- Marion Technical College is located on a 180-acre campus just east of the city of Marion on State Route 95, sharing five buildings with The Ohio State University at Marion [OSUM].
- The Marion Campus is a co-located campus, hosting Marion Technical College and The Ohio State University at Marion [OSUM]. The Technical Education Center houses most MTC classes, state-of-the-art labs, and administrative offices. Morrill Hall features labs, an auditorium, art gallery, and classrooms. The George H. Alber Student Center houses the Marion Campus Bookstore, gymnasium and locker rooms, weight room, student government offices, game room, lounge, vending area, and classrooms. The Library/Classroom Building houses campus library services, classrooms, meeting rooms, study areas, and microcomputer labs. The Center for Workforce Development, a 10,000 square foot facility located adjacent to the Campus, focuses on specialized training for area business and industry. The Maintenance/Receiving/Storage Building houses campus equipment and supplies.
- Marion Technical College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
- Profile last updated: 12/01/2008.
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posted on November 16, 2009 at 12:07:13 pm
MARION - The elimination of a waiver might be reducing the number of people seeking an Ohio High School Equivalence Diploma, according to the area's chief GED examiner. - Conference aims to boost girls' interest in tech (The Marion Star)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 12:07:39 pm
MARION - Marion Technical College and 18 other state college and university campuses took time out on Friday to promote "girl power" in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. - Hip hop concert aims to break stereotypes (The Marion Star)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 12:10:11 pm
Requez Myles, a student at Marion Technical College, is the organizer of a hip hop concert to be held Monday on the Marion Campus. He calls the event "Knowledge is Power/African-American Entrepreneurship." - Students can design combined health district logo (The Marion Star)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 12:07:45 pm
MARION - Marion Public Health Department - as the combined city/ county health district to be formed Jan. 1, 2010, has been named - invites all students of The Ohio State University and Marion Technical College to create a logo for the new district.
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