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School Highlights
The Modern College of Design serves 208 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Private-state tuition: $24,607
- Acceptance Rate: 99%
- Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 40%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The Modern College of Design ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Modern College of Design
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
38 staff
93 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The Modern College of Design has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The The Modern College of Design diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 62% over five years.
Total Enrollment
208 students
757 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
108 students
397 students
# Part-Time Students
100 students
360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
208 students
313 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
108 students
385 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
100 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
60%
62%
% Hawaiian
26%
2%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
26.37%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
54%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,600
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $24,607 is more than the state average of $14,014. The private state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$24,607
$14,014
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,670
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
99%
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Modern College of Design cost?
The Modern College of Design's private state tuition is approximately $24,607.
What is the acceptance rate of The Modern College of Design?
The acceptance rate of The Modern College of Design is 99%, which is higher than the state average of 73%.
What is The Modern College of Design's ranking?
The Modern College of Design ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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