School Highlights
Athena Career Academy serves 338 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Athena Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 50% over five years.
Athena Career Academy
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
36 staff
91 staff

Number of Programs Offered
5
17
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Athena Career Academy has declined by 68% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Athena Career Academy diversity score of 0.50 is more than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
338 students
1,320 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
338 students
552 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
768 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
375 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
338 students
552 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
782 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
299 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%

% Hispanic
4%
5%

% Black
68%
12%

% White
18%
72%

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%

% Non Resident races
1%
1%

% Unknown races
3%
5%


Diversity Score
0.50
0.46

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2013)
27%
27%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$17,900
$31,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
89%

Median Debt for Graduates
$15,418
$19,000

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,097
$6,280

Acceptance Rate
100%
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: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Athena Career Academy?
The acceptance rate of Athena Career Academy is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 73%.
What is Athena Career Academy's ranking?
Athena Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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