Belmont College
Tel:
(740)695-9500
- Belmont College is a learner-centered institution committed to meeting the academic, technical, career development and workforce needs of individuals, businesses, industries, and organizations. To serve its diverse student population and provide access to necessary skills in a rapidly changing workplace, the College employs a range of delivery systems including distance and community-based education, and strives to maintain low tuition rates and an abundance of financial aid sources. To provide an environment where quality lifelong learning can take place, the College depends on a constant and continually evolving interface with all community stakeholders.
School Highlights
- Belmont College serves 1,042 students (62% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 27%.
- Belmont College is one of 2 community colleges within Belmont County, OH.
- The nearest community college to Belmont College is Ohio University-Eastern Campus (0.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Belmont College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Belmont College | (OH) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 73 staff | 35 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,042 students | 734 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 644 students | 450 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 398 students | 284 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 2% | 12% |
| % White | 93% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.44 |
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| College Completion Rate | 12% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,800 | $30,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Belmont College is a two-year college and a good place to gain a practical, technical education at the college level. The student body has grown from the original 54 enrollees to over 2,000 per year and graduates now number over 300 per year. The College began by offering three associate degree programs in business and now offers 45 courses of study in Business, Engineering, Industrial Skills, Health and Public Service, and Technical Studies Technologies. The College grants two-year associate degrees and certificates. Noncredit classes are also offered. Courses are offered in nearby communities and at industrial facilities. Classes are held in both day and evening sequences. The Main Campus Building, St. Clairsville accommodates programs and classes in the Business, Engineering, and Allied Health and Public Services Technologies. It also houses the Applied Technology and Innovation Center (ATIC), Horizon Hall, child care facilities, student services, Learning Resource Center, business office, computer laboratories, administrative services, cafeteria, student lounge area and a full-service bookstore. The Charles W. Kocher Student Success Center opened in 2004. This innovative addition to Belmont College provides the College community with a multitude of services in one location. Services provided are: testing; make-up testing; tutoring; drop-in math tutoring; Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) services; open computer lab with 28 new computers; class rooms and meeting rooms. Since 1978, the College has been accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association; it has continued to meet a high standard of accreditation.
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