Bradford School (Columbus)
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(614)416-6200
- Bradford School graduates carry out our legacy of developing students into professionals. It is the unique blend of career-focused classes, high academic standards, and individual attention that differentiates Bradford School. Our graduates finish first.
School Highlights
- Bradford School (Columbus) serves 443 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
- Bradford School (Columbus) is one of 9 community colleges within Franklin County, OH.
- The nearest community college to Bradford School (Columbus) is Fortis College-Columbus (4.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Bradford School (Columbus) places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 40% over five years.
| Bradford School (Columbus) | (OH) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 26 staff | 35 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 443 students | 734 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 443 students | 450 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 124 | 180 |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% |
| % Black | 12% | 12% |
| % White | 70% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 11% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.44 |
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| College Completion Rate | 75% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $26,300 | $30,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Bradford School, located in Columbus, OH, offers career-focused classes with programs in Business, Technology, and Health Care and Culinary Arts so you can finish your degree quickly and find your first career job through our career placement services. Programs offered includes Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Legal Administration, Paralegal, Travel-Hospitality, Computer Programming, Computer Specialist, Graphic Design and Network Management, Medical Assisting, Veterinary Technician and Culinary Arts. Bradford School is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas and associate degrees. The Bradford School Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Bradford School (Columbus) is Fortis College-Columbus (4.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Fortis College-ColumbusPrivate, for profit694 students | 4.20 Mi4151 Executive Parkway Ste 120
Westerville, OH 43081
(614)882-2551 4.20694 - Hondros CollegePrivate, for profit1,924 students | 4.20 Mi4140 Executive Parkway
Westerville, OH 43081
(855)906-8773 4.201,924 - National College-ColumbusPrivate, for profit56 students | 4.70 Mi5665 Forest Hills Blvd
Dayton, OH 45420
(614)212-2800 4.7056 - Ohio Business College-HilliardPrivate, for profit178 students | 5.30 Mi4525 Trueman Blvd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614)891-5030 5.30178 - 329 students | 5.30 Mi1880 E. Dublin - Granville Rd. - Ste 100
Columbus, OH 43229
(800)-954-4274 5.30329
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