Ohio Valley College of Technology

15258 State Route 170
East Liverpool, OH 43920
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Tel: (330) 385-1070
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  • Ohio Valley College of Technology is an institution of higher learning dedicated to allowing the student to grow both personally and professionally so the student is employable after graduation. OVCT will help you reach your educational goals by providing specialized training in career fields that are necessary to succeed in a competitive job market, while developing communication skills, interpersonal skills and citizenship responsibilities.For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at,  www.ovct.edu/academic-programs

School Highlights

Ohio Valley College of Technology serves 201 students (88% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 34%.

Top Rankings

Ohio Valley College of Technology ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ohio Valley College of Technology(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Two-Year: Health ProfessionsBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPrivate, for profit
Total Faculty12 staff39 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Ohio Valley College of Technology has grown by 37% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five years.
The Ohio Valley College of Technology diversity score of 0.13 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has grown by 121% over five years.
Total Enrollment201 students823 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio17:127:1
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# Full-Time Students176 students475 students
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# Part-Time Students25 students348 students
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
1%
4%
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% Black
4%
14%
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% White
93%
66%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score0.130.53
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College Completion Rate
57%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$22,400$30,800
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $11,698 is less than the state average of $13,406. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$11,698$13,406
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Tuition Notes*Contact institution
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,534$19,930
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,378$6,500
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Acceptance Rate80%83%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • OVCT, founded in 1886, is a two-year private institution offering Occupational Associate Degrees in Applied Business. Located in East Liverpool Ohio, the campus is easily accessible from the intersection of Ohio State Routes 11 & 7 and US Route 30. Offering its students a small college experience allows a more personalized approach to college. Here, instructors genuinely care about their students. With a low student-faculty ratio, more one-on-one attention is provided in the classroom. The college offers career programs in Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting.Nursing Medical Office Administration, Business Administration The Ohio Valley College of Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award Occupational Associate Degrees in Applied Business and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Ohio Valley College of Technology is Kent State University at East Liverpool (4.3 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 201 students
  • Private-state tuition: $11,698
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 7%
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For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,856 per year for in-state students and $11,120 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,406 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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