Davis College

433 N. Summit Street Ste. 202
Toledo, OH 43604
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Davis College, a private, two-year institution of higher education, serves our community by offering quality educational programs and services that meet the ever-changing demands of business. Our mission is to provide marketable skills that enhance the employability of our graduates.

School Highlights

Davis College serves 273 students (70% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,130
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Davis College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five years.
Davis College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1858
Total Faculty
10 staff
24 staff

Student Body

The student population of Davis College has grown by 150% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 2:1 over five years.
The Davis College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has declined by 34% over five years.
Total Enrollment
273 students
612 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
191 students
342 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
82 students
270 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
273 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
191 students
342 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
82 students
402 students
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
17%
16%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
11%
62%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
62%
1%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.58

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
59%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$31,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $14,130 is more than the state average of $13,751. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,130
$13,751
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
20%
91%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$23,584
$18,562

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,595
$6,516

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Acceptance Rate
100%
85%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • In 1881, young Matthew H. Davis left his chairmanship in the mathematics department and his position as director of the business department at Albert College, Belleville, Ontario, to accept the management of Toledo Business College. The small school of 35 students, which had been established in 1858, rapidly grew to 350 students. In January 1983, Mr. John Lambert became President of Davis College. Mr. Lambert expanded the Davis curriculum to include Allied Health, Computer, and Graphic Design programs, which doubled the College's enrollment. In 1986 Davis met the requirements for accreditation by the American Association of Medical Assistants. Davis College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (NCA).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Davis College cost?
Davis College's private state tuition is approximately $14,130.
What is the acceptance rate of Davis College?
The acceptance rate of Davis College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 85%.
What is Davis College's ranking?
Davis College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is Davis College located?
Davis College is located in the Center City neighborhood of Toledo, OH. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Center City.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,130
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Lucas County, OH community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Lucas County, OH is Ross College-Sylvania. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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