- 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 490 students (86% 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 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 490 students
- In-state tuition: $7,223
- Out-state tuition: $23,703
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
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
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
85 staff
93 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute has declined by 17% 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 0.17 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
490 students
599 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
421 students
329 students
# Part-Time Students
69 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
534 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
421 students
306 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
69 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
15%
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
% Black
2%
7%
% White
3%
4%
% Hawaiian
91%
64%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.56
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4626%
0.5417%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2667%
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 $4,921. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $23,703 is more than the state average of $10,849. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,223
$4,921
Out-State Tuition Fees
$23,703
$10,849
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
88%
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: 2023 (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.
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