Ohio Business College-Sandusky

5202 Timber Commons Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • 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 22 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,500
  • Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Ohio Business College-Sandusky ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 85% over five years.
Ohio Business College-Sandusky
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
3 staff
24 staff

Student Body

The student population of Ohio Business College-Sandusky has declined by 79% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Ohio Business College-Sandusky diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 54% over five years.
Total Enrollment
22 students
612 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
22 students
342 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
8 students
270 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
30 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
22 students
342 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8 students
402 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
19%
16%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% White
31%
62%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hawaiian
23%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.58

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
63%
59%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$35,156
$42,156

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $8,500 is less than the state average of $13,751. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,500
$13,751
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,417
$18,562

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,578
$6,516

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Source: 2025 (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: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,500
  • Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,027 per year for in-state students and $10,828 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,751 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Meryma'at Barber College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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