Belmont College Photo - Belmont College Academic Technical Center

Best Ohio Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 122 community colleges serving 266,185 students in Ohio (51 public colleges and 71 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Ohio is approximately $5,117 per year for in-state students and $10,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,902 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in Ohio include Belmont College, Paramount Beauty Academy, and Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 72% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 38%, with the majority being Black and the student-teacher ratio is 31:1.

Top-Ranked Ohio Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Belmont College
Belmont College Photo - Belmont College Academic Technical Center
Public
68094 Hammond Road
St Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-9500
Enrollment: 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 In-state tuition: $3,086 Out-state tuition: $4,650 Minority enrollment: 96%
Paramount Beauty Academy
Private for-profit
1745 11th St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2436
Enrollment: 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Photo - Aultman College
Private not-for-profit
2600 6th St SW
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 363-6347
Enrollment: 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 46% Private-state tuition: $17,800 Minority enrollment: 18%
Central Ohio Technical College
Public
1179 University Drive
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-1351
Enrollment: 3,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 In-state tuition: $4,296 Out-state tuition: $7,056 Minority enrollment: 36%
Clark State College
Public
570 E Leffel Ln
Springfield, OH 45501
(937) 325-0691
Enrollment: 5,077 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 In-state tuition: $3,359 Out-state tuition: $6,271 Minority enrollment: 29%
Collins Career Technical Center
Public
11627 State Rte 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Enrollment: 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Davis College
Private for-profit
433 N. Summit Street Ste. 202
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 473-2700
Enrollment: 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Private-state tuition: $14,130 Minority enrollment: 89%
Elite School of Cosmetology
Private for-profit
175 Benedict Avenue
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-2333
Enrollment: 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Felbry College
Private for-profit
6055 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43231
Enrollment: 354 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati
Private for-profit
100 E Business Way Ste 200
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 475-3600
Enrollment: 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science
Private not-for-profit
375 Dixmyth Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 862-2631
Enrollment: 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 46% Private-state tuition: $19,420 Minority enrollment: 46%
Lorain County Community College
Public
1005 North Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-5222
Enrollment: 9,350 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 In-state tuition: $3,679 Out-state tuition: $7,302 Minority enrollment: 28%
Madison Adult Career Center
Public
600 Esley Ln
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-6363
Enrollment: 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Miami University-Middletown
Public
4200 E University Blvd
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 727-3200
Enrollment: 1,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 25% In-state tuition: $5,173 Out-state tuition: $14,449 Minority enrollment: 26%
The Modern College of Design
Private for-profit
1725 E David Rd
Kettering, OH 45440
(937) 294-0592
Enrollment: 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Acceptance rate: 92% Private-state tuition: $24,607 Minority enrollment: 25%
North Central State College
Public
2441 Kenwood Circle
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 755-4800
Enrollment: 2,553 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 In-state tuition: $2,119 Out-state tuition: $4,238 Minority enrollment: 15%
Northwest State Community College
Northwest State Community College Photo
Public
22600 State Route 34
Archbold, OH 43502
(419) 267-5511
Enrollment: 4,082 students Acceptance rate: 40% In-state tuition: $3,652 Out-state tuition: $7,090 Minority enrollment: 47%
1179 University Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-3321
Enrollment: 2,544 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Acceptance rate: 46% In-state tuition: $7,140 Out-state tuition: $23,640 Minority enrollment: 41%
Ohio Technical College
Ohio Technical College Photo - Derby Students.
Private for-profit
1374 E 51st St
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 881-1700
Enrollment: 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Acceptance rate: 75% Minority enrollment: 36%
Professional Skills Institute
Private for-profit
1505 Holland Road
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 720-6670
Enrollment: 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 83% Private-state tuition: $16,361 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rosedale Bible College
Rosedale Bible College Photo - Students enjoying fall on the lawn.
Public
2270 Rosedale Rd
Irwin, OH 43029
(740) 857-1311
Enrollment: 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 In-state tuition: $9,600 Out-state tuition: $9,600 Minority enrollment: 19%
Ross College-Sylvania
Private for-profit
5834 Monroe Street, Suite F-J
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 882-3203
Enrollment: 1,714 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Sinclair Community College
Public
444 W. Third St.
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 512-3000
Enrollment: 19,415 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,438 Out-state tuition: $6,592 Minority enrollment: 37%
Terra State Community College
Terra State Community College Photo - Roy W. Klay Hall at Terra State
Public
2830 Napoleon Rd
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 559-2100
Enrollment: 2,753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $5,064 Out-state tuition: $9,408 Minority enrollment: 30%
Trinity Health System School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
380 Summit Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 283-7637
Enrollment: 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 64%
University of Akron Wayne College
Public
1901 Smucker Rd
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-2010
Enrollment: 1,411 students Acceptance rate: 90% In-state tuition: $6,116 Out-state tuition: $12,788 Minority enrollment: 14%
Valor Christian College
Private not-for-profit
4595 Gender Road
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4088
Enrollment: 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Acceptance rate: 26% Minority enrollment: 55%
Allstate Hairstyling & Barber College
Private for-profit
2546 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 241-6684
Enrollment: 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
ATA College-Cincinnati
Private for-profit
225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 200
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 671-1920
Enrollment: 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $12,906 Minority enrollment: 81%
Athena Career Academy
Private for-profit
5203 Airport Hwy
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 472-1150
Enrollment: 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Acceptance rate: 78% Minority enrollment: 91%
One University Drive
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 372-5526
Enrollment: 2,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 In-state tuition: $4,946 Out-state tuition: $12,254 Minority enrollment: 27%
Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor
Private for-profit
8816 Mentor Ave
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-9494
Enrollment: 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville
Private for-profit
17901 Southpark Center - Space 160
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 255-9494
Enrollment: 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Brown Mackie College-Akron
Private, for profit
755 White Pond Dr., Suite 101
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 869-3600
Enrollment: 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Private-state tuition: $12,123 Minority enrollment: 42%
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
Private not-for-profit
12955 Snow Rd
Parma, OH 44130
(216) 265-3151
Enrollment: 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Private-state tuition: $15,457 Minority enrollment: 57%
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Community Colleges in Ohio (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2469 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 416-6200
Enrollment: 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 In-state tuition: $13,980 Out-state tuition: $13,980 Minority enrollment: 27%
1011 Glendale-Milford Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 771-2424
Enrollment: 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Private-state tuition: $12,483 Minority enrollment: 49%
1700 Fostoria Ave, Suite 100
Findlay, OH 45840
(419) 423-2211
Enrollment: 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Private-state tuition: $12,123 Minority enrollment: 20%
1292 Waterloo Rd
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 628-3775
Enrollment: 369 students Minority enrollment: 55%
1776 E 17th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 781-9400
Enrollment: 2,100 students
4343 Bridgetown Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 574-1010
980 East Main Street
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1554
Enrollment: 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Private-state tuition: $17,000
3879 Rhodes Ave.
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4124
Enrollment: 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Private-state tuition: $17,000 Minority enrollment: 13%
1176 Jackson Pke, Suite 312
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-4367
Enrollment: 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 In-state tuition: $12,050 Out-state tuition: $12,050
5212 Hill Avenue
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 776-0300
Enrollment: 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 91% Private-state tuition: $13,850 Minority enrollment: 66%
2745 Winchester Pike
Columbus, OH 43232
(717) 380-1385
Enrollment: 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Private-state tuition: $17,000 Minority enrollment: 95%
4717 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 868-2000
Enrollment: 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 78% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 45%
3325 Stop Eight Rd
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 264-7700
Enrollment: 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Acceptance rate: 78% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 20%
3781 Park Mill Run, Suite 1
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-4888
Enrollment: 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 64% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 29%
1656 Henthorne Blvd. - Suite B
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 861-6500
Enrollment: 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 88% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 20%
4750 Wesley Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 531-8300
Enrollment: 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Acceptance rate: 73% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 39%
14955 Sprague Rd
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 234-9091
Enrollment: 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 80% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 32%
24865 Emery Road
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 896-6500
Enrollment: 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 68% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 75%
1030 N Meridian Rd
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 270-1600
Enrollment: 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 73% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 18%
8720 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, OH 44129
(216) 485-0900
Enrollment: 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
6353 Presidential Gateway
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 710-1025
Enrollment: 251 students Minority enrollment: 51%
2930 W Market
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 867-4030
Enrollment: 97 students Minority enrollment: 37%
6871 Steger Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 761-1291
Enrollment: 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Private-state tuition: $11,550 Minority enrollment: 74%
3681 Manchester Rd.
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 867-1996
Enrollment: 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
4525 Trueman Blvd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 891-5030
Enrollment: 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Private-state tuition: $8,500 Minority enrollment: 28%
225 Heritage Woods Dr
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 665-1084
Enrollment: 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Private-state tuition: $8,475 Minority enrollment: 11%
1880 E. Dublin - Granville Rd. - Ste 100
Columbus, OH 43229
(800) 954-4274
Enrollment: 329 students
17535 Rosbough Dr Ste 100
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 202-3232
Enrollment: 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
9159 Market St.; Ste 26
North Lima, OH 44452
(330) 629-9998
Enrollment: 49 students
3200 Ridge Road
Warren, OH 44484
(330) 369-3200
Enrollment: 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Private-state tuition: $12,389 Minority enrollment: 28%

Overview

This State (OH)
Total Faculty
24 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7

Student Body

Total Enrollment
612 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
# Full-Time Students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
367 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
342 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
356 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
3%
% Hispanic
6%
% Black
16%
% White
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
8%
Diversity Score
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
59%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
23%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$5,117
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,797
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,902
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,562
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,516
Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Total Avg.
1,428
SAT Reading
481
SAT Math
482
SAT Writing
465
ACT Total Avg.
61
ACT Composite
21
ACT English
20
ACT Math
20

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Ohio?
There are 122 community colleges serving 266,185 students in Ohio.
How much do community colleges cost in Ohio?
The average tuition for community colleges in Ohio is approximately $5,117 per year for in-state students and $10,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,902.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in Ohio?
The top-ranked community colleges in Ohio include Belmont College, Paramount Beauty Academy, and Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
What is the community college acceptance rate in Ohio?
The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 72% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community colleges in Ohio?
Community colleges in Ohio have approximately 38% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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