- North Central State College is a public two-year community-based educational institution serving the residents of north central Ohio. The college offers high quality, technical education in more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs in Health Sciences, Business & Technology, Public Service, Design, Engineering and transfer options, as well as customized workforce training programs.
School Highlights
North Central State College serves 2,729 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 28%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 2,729 students
- In-state tuition: $2,119
- Out-state tuition: $4,238
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 10%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
North Central State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 214 teachers has grown by 122% over five years.
North Central State College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
214 staff
91 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of North Central State College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The North Central State College diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has declined by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,729 students
1,320 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
736 students
552 students

# Part-Time Students
1,993 students
768 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
170 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
736 students
552 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,993 students
782 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
299 students
% Asian
1%
2%

% Hispanic
3%
5%

% Black
2%
12%

% White
90%
72%

% Two or more races
3%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
5%


Diversity Score
0.19
0.46

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
18%
25.69%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.75%
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,600
$31,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,119 is less than the state average of $4,876. The in-state tuition has declined by 42% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,238 is less than the state average of $11,127. The out-state tuition has declined by 42% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,119
$4,876

Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,238
$11,127

Tuition Notes
Rate is per semester and based on full-time status (12 semester hours).
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
89%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,000
$18,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$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
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Intramural Sports Only
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Awakening on Campus, Best Buddies International, Club Ed, Club Rad 2019, Mansfield Social Work Student Association (SWSA), National Cyber Student Association, North Central Buckeye Optimist Club, Outloud, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Ping Pong Club, Psi Beta Honor Society, Psi Chi, Student Nurses Association (SNA), Student Veterans Association, The National Society of Leadership and Success
Awakening on Campus, Best Buddies International, Club Ed, Club Rad 2019, Mansfield Social Work Student Association (SWSA), National Cyber Student Association, North Central Buckeye Optimist Club, Outloud, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Ping Pong Club, Psi Beta Honor Society, Psi Chi, Student Nurses Association (SNA), Student Veterans Association, The National Society of Leadership and Success
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Prior to its charter as North Central Technical College, the institution was known as the Mansfield School of Technology. It was initiated by the Mansfield Board of Education in September 1961 and approved by the State Department of Education. The rationale of the Mansfield Board of Education was to establish a two-year, post-high school diploma granting school that would prepare men and women for various careers. The graduates were satisfying the rapidly-growing employment needs in the industrial and business society of the area. Currently, the NC State-OSU Campus houses North Central State College and a regional campus of The Ohio State University. Certain physical facilities and services are shared by each institution. The campus represents a model in sharing resources by two separate institutions. Each institution has its own faculty, curriculum, policies, and operating procedures. NC State also maintains a Learning Center in Shelby. Located on a 600-acre tract of land, the campus offers a variety of physical facilities to support many academic and extracurricular activities. The campus consists of ten buildings, encompassing an area of approximately 250,000 square feet. The Henry R. Fallerius Technical Education Center contains classrooms, lecture halls, technical laboratories, data center, faculty offices, and the administrative offices for North Central State College. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Center serves as a comprehensive, student center which includes the student union, quiet and active game areas, music-listening rooms, cafeteria, and a student coffee house. Bromfield Hall includes a library, classrooms, laboratories, and faculty offices. North Central State College is chartered by the Ohio Board of Regents as a state-assisted institution of higher education and is approved by the State Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education; State Department of Education for Veterans; Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation; and the Department of Justice, Immigration, and Naturalization Service. The College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does North Central State College cost?
North Central State College's tuition is approximately $2,119 for In-State students and $4,238 for Out-State students.
What schools are North Central State College often compared to?
North Central State Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Stark State College by visitors of our site.
What sports does North Central State College offer?
North Central State College offers 1 interscholastic sports: Intramural Sports Only.
What is North Central State College's ranking?
North Central State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition and Least debt for graduating students.
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