Ohio Business College-Sheffield

5095 Waterford Dr.
Elyria, OH 44035
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  • 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 420 students (74% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
  • Ohio Business College-Sheffield is one of 2 community colleges within Lorain County, OH.
  • The nearest community college to Ohio Business College-Sheffield is Lorain County Community College (1.5 miles away).

Top Placements

Ohio Business College-Sheffield places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ohio Business College-Sheffield(OH) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty16 staff35 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Ohio Business College-Sheffield has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Ohio Business College-Sheffield diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment420 students734 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio26:127:1
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# Full-Time Students310 students450 students
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# Part-Time Students110 students284 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
12%
3%
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% Black
26%
12%
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% White
59%
73%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
% Two or more races		-
1%
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Diversity Score0.570.44
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College Completion Rate
46%
31%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$23,600$30,800
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $8,500 is less than the state average of $13,841. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$8,500$13,841
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,250$21,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$6,834
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Lorain County Community College
    Public
    11,569 students | 1.50 Mi1005 North Abbe Rd
    Elyria,  OH  44035
    (440) 366-5222     1.5011,569
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
    Public
    541 students | 15.30 Mi12955 Snow Rd
    Cleveland,  OH  44130
    (216) 265-3151     15.30541
  • North Coast College
    Private, for profit
    166 students | 16.30 Mi11724 Detroit Avenue
    Lakewood,  OH  44107
    (216) 221-8584     16.30166
  • Cuyahoga Community College District
    Public
    27,084 students | 20.80 Mi700 Carnegie Ave
    Cleveland,  OH  44115
    (800) 954-8742     20.8027,084
  • Cleveland Institute of Electronics
    Private, for profit
    2,100 students | 21.10 Mi1776 E 17th St
    Cleveland,  OH  44114
    (216) 781-9400     21.102,100
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 420 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,500
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 41%
Did You Know?
For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,885 per year for in-state students and $11,160 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,841 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.44, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Herzing University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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