Central Ohio Technical College

1179 University Drive
Newark, OH 43055-1767

With campuses located in Newark, Coshocton and Mount Vernon, Central Ohio Technical College offer Ohio residents access to quality programming, market-driven technology and the first step on a pathway of lifelong learning. Partnerships with other institutions make it possible for COTC graduates to transition on toward a bachelor’s degree.

School Highlights

Central Ohio Technical College serves 3,567 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is same as the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 27%.
Central Ohio Technical College is one of 2 community colleges within Licking County, OH.
The nearest community college to Central Ohio Technical College is Ohio State University-Newark Campus (0.0 miles away).

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Central Ohio Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:

	Central Ohio Technical 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	131 staff	35 staff

The student population of Central Ohio Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Central Ohio Technical College diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has grown by 54% over five years.

Total Enrollment	3,567 students	734 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	27:1	27:1

# Full-Time Students	1,101 students	450 students

# Part-Time Students	2,466 students	284 students


% Asian	1%	1%

% Hispanic	2%	3%

% Black	5%	12%

% White	86%	73%

% Two or more races	1%	1%

% Unknown races	4%	10%

Diversity Score	0.26	0.44

College Completion Rate	11%	31%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$33,500	$31,400

The public in-state tuition of $4,296 is less than the state average of $5,885. The in-state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,056 is less than the state average of $11,160. The out-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,296	$5,885

Out-State Tuition Fees	$7,056	$11,160

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	92%	92%

Median Debt for Graduates	$19,012	$21,959

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,824	$7,090

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Central Ohio Technical College offers state-of-the-art associate degree and certificate programs in rapidly growing career fields including business, computers, engineering, health care and public service. Recently named Ohio's fastest growing college, record breaking enrollment growth and new programming are attracting students to the education and training necessary to be successful in the job market of today and tomorrow. Preparing students to enter today's technology-driven workforce, Central Ohio Technical College offers state-of-the-art associate degree and certificate programs in rapidly growing career fields including business, computers, engineering, health care and public service. Recently named Ohio's fastest growing college, record breaking enrollment growth and new programming are attracting students to the education and training necessary to be successful in the job market of today and tomorrow. COTC provides students an experience inside as well as outside the classroom through a variety of student organizations, intramural and intercollegiate sports, campus housing and student government. Construction will begin this year on the Newark campus for a new student union and library providing space for education as well as socialization. The Newark Campus Student Activities Program provides an array of cultural and social programs including theater, music, special events, lectures, special interest groups, service and professional organizations.

The nearest community college to Central Ohio Technical College is Ohio State University-Newark Campus (0.0 miles away).

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Central Ohio Technical College recognizes area nursing, radiology graduates - New Philadelphia Times Reporter
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Did You Know?

For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,885 per year for in-state students and $11,160 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,841 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.44, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Herzing University Toledo. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.