Central Ohio Technical College
Tel:
(740)366-1351
- 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).
Top Placements
Central Ohio Technical College places 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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| College Completion Rate | 11% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,500 | $30,800 |
Source: 2016 (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.
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