- Ohio Business College is dedicated to the ideal that education is growth and that each person should have the opportunity to develop to his or her full potential. Ohio Business College is concerned with developing the total person so that each student will not only acquire the business knowledge and skills necessary for success, but also find a way of life that enriches the mind with understanding and sensitivity to the problems and needs of others. The faculty and administrative staff of Ohio Business College are deeply committed to an ongoing responsibility to and respect for the students, their families, and local business community. Ohio Business College continually works to instill a similar sense of pride and respect in its students and alumni.
School Highlights
Ohio Business College-Sandusky serves 107 students (81% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,500
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 33%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ohio Business College-Sandusky ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five years.
Ohio Business College-Sandusky
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
20 staff
91 staff

Student Body
The student population of Ohio Business College-Sandusky has declined by 49% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The Ohio Business College-Sandusky diversity score of 0.51 is more than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
107 students
1,320 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
87 students
552 students

# Part-Time Students
20 students
768 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
218 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
87 students
552 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
20 students
782 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
299 students
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
5%

% Black
17%
12%

% White
67%
72%

% Two or more races
10%
3%

% Non Resident races
3%
1%

% Unknown races
2%
5%


Diversity Score
0.51
0.46

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
80%
31%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,600
$31,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $8,500 is less than the state average of $13,933. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,500
$13,933

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
89%

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,417
$18,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,578
$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
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- In 1903 Lorain Business College was established as private, co-educational institution of higher business education located in downtown Lorain on the corner of Sixth Street and Broadway Avenue. The school operated under the management of C. L. Bair at the same location. In April 1998 name officially changed to Ohio Business College. Ohio Business College has been providing excellence in business education since 1903, with a continuing commitment to excellence and real results. With two Campus Locations, Ohio Business College offers the following business related programs: legal assistant training, business management training, web page design, IT training, as well as degrees in Finance, Accounting, Human Resource Management, and Administrative Office Assistant. Ohio Business College is also focused on providing adult continuing education programs and resources to enable getting your diploma or degree even that much easier. Ohio Business College is accredited as a business school by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Ohio Business College is authorized to grant Associate Degrees in Applied Buisness by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ohio Business College-Sandusky cost?
Ohio Business College-Sandusky's private state tuition is approximately $8,500.
What is Ohio Business College-Sandusky's ranking?
Ohio Business College-Sandusky ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Highest completion rates.
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