- 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.
School Highlights
Ohio Business College-Sheffield serves 322 students (92% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,500
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 64%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ohio Business College-Sheffield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ohio Business College-Sheffield
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
24 staff
93 staff
Student Body
The student population of Ohio Business College-Sheffield has grown by 50% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Ohio Business College-Sheffield diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
322 students
757 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
295 students
397 students
# Part-Time Students
27 students
360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
322 students
313 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
295 students
385 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
27 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
23%
6%
% Black
33%
15%
% White
36%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
22%
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 $14,014. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,500
$14,014
Tuition Notes
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
88%
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: 2024 (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-Sheffield cost?
Ohio Business College-Sheffield's private state tuition is approximately $8,500.
What is Ohio Business College-Sheffield's ranking?
Ohio Business College-Sheffield ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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