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 3,442 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 34%.
Top Rankings
Central Ohio Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
The teacher population of 131 teachers has grown by 11% 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 | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, for profit |
| Total Faculty | 131 staff | 39 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Central Ohio Technical College is Ohio State University-Newark Campus (0.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,882 students | 0.00 Mi1179 University Dr
Newark, OH 43055
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Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4088 21.90232 - Zane State CollegePublic2,275 students | 23.00 Mi1555 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 588-5000 23.002,275 - 1,103 students | 23.20 Mi1425 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0762 23.201,103 - Fortis College-ColumbusPrivate for-profit896 students | 24.00 Mi4151 Executive Parkway Ste 120
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 882-2551 24.00896
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