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Best Ohio Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 123 community colleges serving 355,778 students in Ohio (51 public colleges and 72 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Ohio is approximately $5,163 per year for in-state students and $10,843 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,014 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Athena Career Academy, Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor.
The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 70% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 38%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 22:1.

Top Ranked Ohio Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
Athena Career Academy
Private for-profit
5203 Airport Hwy
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 472-1150
| 435 students
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Private not-for-profit
2600 6th St SW
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 363-6347
| 318 students
Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor
Private for-profit
8816 Mentor Ave
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-9494
| 132 students
7535 Poe Avenue
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 454-1200
| 194 students
568 Miamisburg-Centrville Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-1944
| 86 students
Davis College
Private for-profit
433 N. Summit Street Ste. 202
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 473-2700
| 168 students
ETI Technical College
Private for-profit
2076 Youngstown Warren Rd
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-9919
| 296 students
Madison Adult Career Center
Public
600 Esley Ln
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-6363
| 106 students
Mercy College of Ohio
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Private not-for-profit
2221 Madison Avenue
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 251-1313
| 1,707 students
Miami University-Middletown
Public
4200 E University Blvd
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 727-3200
| 1,536 students
Moler Hollywood Beauty Academy
Private for-profit
6142 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 621-5262
| 67 students
Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy
Private for-profit
5951-S Boymel Dr.
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 874-5116
| 82 students
MyComputerCareer at Columbus
Private for-profit
380 Polaris Parkway Suite 110
Westerville, OH 43082
(919) 813-6266
| 2,397 students
22600 State Route 34
Archbold, OH 43502
(419) 267-5511
| 6,503 students
O C Collins Career Center
Public
11627 State Rte 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
| 454 students
Ohio Business College-Sheffield
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Private for-profit
5095 Waterford Dr.
Sheffield Village, OH 44035
(440) 934-3101
| 322 students
Ohio Medical Career College
Private for-profit
1133 S. Edwin C Moses Blvd, Suite 110
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 567-8880
| 86 students
Ohio State College of Barber Styling
Private for-profit
4614 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 868-1015
| 299 students
4240 Campus Dr
Lima, OH 45804
(567) 242-7272
| 983 students
The Spa School
Private for-profit
5050 N High
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 252-5252
| 157 students
Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg
Private for-profit
116 W S Boundary St
Perrysburg, OH 45551
(419) 873-9999
| 80 students
Valor Christian College
Private not-for-profit
4595 Gender Road
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4088
| 366 students
Allstate Hairstyling & Barber College
Private for-profit
2546 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 241-6684
| 35 students
ATA College-Cincinnati
Private for-profit
225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 200
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 671-1920
| 528 students
Belmont College
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Public
68094 Hammond Road
St Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-9500
| 803 students
One University Drive
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 372-5526
| 2,295 students
Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville
Private for-profit
17901 Southpark Center - Space 160
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 255-9494
| 112 students
Brown Mackie College-Akron
Private, for profit
755 White Pond Dr., Suite 101
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 869-3600
| 533 students
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
Private not-for-profit
12955 Snow Rd
Parma, OH 44130
(216) 265-3151
| 791 students
Bryant & Stratton College-Solon
Private for-profit
33001 Solon Rd.
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 510-1112
| 182 students
Casal Aveda Institute
Private for-profit
5555 Youngstown Warren Rd Unit 606
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 792-6504
| 106 students
Central Ohio Technical College
Public
1179 University Drive
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-1351
| 3,942 students
Chatfield College
Private not-for-profit
20918 State Route 251
Saint Martin, OH 45118
(513) 875-3344
| 152 students
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Private not-for-profit
2139 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 585-2401
| 1,002 students
Cincinnati School of Barbering & Hair Design
Private for-profit
6500 Colerain Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 923-3385
| 55 students
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Community Colleges in Ohio (Closed)

School
Location
Students
2469 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 416-6200
| 117 students
1011 Glendale-Milford Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 771-2424
| 918 students
1700 Fostoria Ave, Suite 100
Findlay, OH 45840
(419) 423-2211
| 369 students
1292 Waterloo Rd
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 628-3775
| 369 students
1776 E 17th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 781-9400
| 2,100 students
4343 Bridgetown Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 574-1010
| 0 students
980 East Main Street
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1554
| 34 students
3879 Rhodes Ave.
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4124
| 52 students
1176 Jackson Pke, Suite 312
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-4367
| 96 students
5212 Hill Avenue
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 776-0300
| 213 students
4717 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 868-2000
| 335 students
3325 Stop Eight Rd
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 264-7700
| 309 students
3781 Park Mill Run, Suite 1
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-4888
| 384 students
1656 Henthorne Blvd. - Suite B
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 861-6500
| 195 students
14955 Sprague Rd
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 234-9091
| 394 students
24865 Emery Road
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 896-6500
| 406 students
1030 N Meridian Rd
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 270-1600
| 511 students
8720 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, OH 44129
(216) 485-0900
| 91 students
5405 Roberts Road
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 710-1025
| 91 students
2930 W Market
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 867-4030
| 97 students
6871 Steger Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 761-1291
| 127 students
3681 Manchester Rd.
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 867-1996
| 43 students
4525 Trueman Blvd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 891-5030
| 178 students
225 Heritage Woods Dr
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 665-1084
| 72 students
1880 E. Dublin - Granville Rd. - Ste 100
Columbus, OH 43229
(800) 954-4274
| 329 students
17535 Rosbough Dr Ste 100
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 202-3232
| 72 students
9159 Market St.; Ste 26
North Lima, OH 44452
(330) 629-9998
| 49 students
3200 Ridge Road
Warren, OH 44484
(330) 369-3200
| 192 students

Overview

This State (OH)
Total Faculty
93 staff
Number of Programs Offered
39

Student Body

Total Enrollment
757 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
# Full-Time Students
397 students
# Part-Time Students
360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
313 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
385 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
4%
% Hispanic
6%
% Black
15%
% White
62%
% Hawaiian
2%
% Two or more races
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
6%
Diversity Score
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$5,163
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,843
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,014
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
73%
SAT Total Avg.
1,400
SAT Reading
460
SAT Math
475
SAT Writing
465
ACT Total Avg.
61
ACT Composite
21
ACT English
20
ACT Math
20

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Ohio?
There are 123 community colleges serving 355,778 students in Ohio.
How much do community colleges cost in Ohio?
The average tuition for community colleges in Ohio is approximately $5,163 per year for in-state students and $10,843 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,014.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Ohio?
What is community college acceptance rate in Ohio?
The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 70% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Ohio?
Community colleges in Ohio have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Ohio?
Community colleges in Ohio have approximately 38% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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