- Ohio Technical College is a private for-profit automotive technical college in Cleveland, Ohio. It offered its first classes in 1969 as Ohio Diesel Mechanics School. OTC offers programs in automotive, auto-diesel, collision, diesel, manufacturer, motor sports, PowerSport, restoration and welding.
School Highlights
Ohio Technical College serves 399 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ohio Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ohio Technical College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
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
107 staff
93 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
39
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ohio Technical College has declined by 57% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Ohio Technical College diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 28% over five years.
Total Enrollment
399 students
757 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
399 students
397 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
399 students
313 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
399 students
385 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
13%
15%
% White
53%
62%
% Hawaiian
15%
2%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,900
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,668
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
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
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
ASE Study Prep GroupsStudent Leadership/Student Activities
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- If you?re looking for an education that prepares you for a rewarding career in modern mechanics, look no further than Ohio Technical College. We are a private and accredited technical college in Ohio?that provides career-oriented auto mechanic training in Cleveland.The massive training center at OTC is designed to provide a perfect blend of classroom spaces and a workshop environment. Plus, our PowerSport Institute branch campus boasts more than 400 full-size units on which you can work. Choose from auto mechanic training programs in traditional, classic and alternative fuel vehicles. We also offer collision repair and restoration training, as well as specialized training in auto-diesel technology and the ins and outs of high performance and racing training. Stay competitive with training at our diesel mechanic school.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Ohio Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Ohio Technical College is 75%, which is higher than the state average of 73%.
What is Ohio Technical College's ranking?
Ohio Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges.
In what neighborhood is Ohio Technical College located?
Ohio Technical College is located in the Goodrich Kirtland Park neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
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