Central Ohio Technical College
- 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 3,469 students (20% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is same as the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 3,469 students
- In-state tuition: $4,296
- Out-state tuition: $7,056
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 34%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Central Ohio Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 217 teachers has grown by 77% over five years.
Central Ohio Technical College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
217 staff
91 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Central Ohio Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five years.
The Central Ohio Technical College diversity score of 0.53 is more than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,469 students
1,346 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
677 students
553 students
# Part-Time Students
2,792 students
793 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
66%
68%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
12%
6%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.51
College Completion Rate
17%
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,500
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,296 is less than the state average of $5,265. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,056 is less than the state average of $11,145. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,296
$5,265
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,056
$11,145
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,600
$19,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,286
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- 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.
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