Meryma'at Barber College

12825-27 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Meryma'at Barber College serves 48 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 83%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Meryma'at Barber College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Meryma'at Barber College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
3 staff
24 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
7
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Meryma'at Barber College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Meryma'at Barber College diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
48 students
565 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
48 students
342 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
48 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
48 students
342 students
% Asian
25%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
6%
% Black
17%
16%
% White
17%
62%
% Hawaiian
25%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
92%
59%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
91%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meryma'at Barber College's ranking?
Meryma'at Barber College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 83%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Cuyahoga County, OH community colleges have a diversity score of 0.55, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Cuyahoga County, OH is Meryma'at Barber College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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