- The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute provides students with an outstanding education in horticulture, agriculture, environmental and laboratory sciences, business, and engineering technologies.
School Highlights
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute serves 547 students (88% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 28%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 547 students
- In-state tuition: $7,223
- Out-state tuition: $23,703
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 10%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 123% over five years.
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
85 staff
91 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
547 students
1,320 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
484 students
552 students

# Part-Time Students
63 students
768 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
534 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
484 students
552 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
782 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
299 students

% Asian
1%
2%

% Hispanic
3%
5%

% Black
n/a
12%

% White
90%
72%

% Two or more races
3%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
5%


Diversity Score
0.19
0.46

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
31%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,900
$31,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,223 is more than the state average of $4,876. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $23,703 is more than the state average of $11,127. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,223
$4,876

Out-State Tuition Fees
$23,703
$11,127

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
89%

Median Debt for Graduates
$20,500
$18,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$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 Notes
- Nestled in the rolling hills just outside Wooster, Ohio, our campus draws students from far afield and from just around the corner. They come for our excellent facilities, a mix of high-tech and down-home, that range from tropical plant conservatory to construction lab, floral design studio to foaling barn. On the central campus, our Horticulture Complex includes five production greenhouses, classrooms and a lovely historic conservatory, blooming with exotic and tropical plants all year round. OARDC provides opportunities Adjacent to Ohio State ATI's Central Campus, the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center offers internship and employment opportunities for our agriculture and horticulture students. Also affiliated with The Ohio State University, OARDC is one of the country's largest research institutes of its kind, and maintains dozens of working laboratories and research plots as well as Secrest Arboretum and a renowned rose garden. Ohio State ATI students can earn an Associate degree in one or more of 28 majors or "technologies" or a certificate of competency in hydraulic service and repair and commercial turf equipment. Each program of study provides excellent career preparation, combining coursework with a variety of hands-on practical experiences and the opportunity to make professional contacts with industry insiders. Students who successfully complete prescribed courses earn an Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, or the Certificate of Competency.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute cost?
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute's tuition is approximately $7,223 for In-State students and $23,703 for Out-State students.
What is Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute's ranking?
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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