Ohio Valley College of Technology
- 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 189 students (87% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 189 students
- In-state tuition: $11,698
- Out-state tuition: $11,698
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 8%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ohio Valley College of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 200% over five years.
Ohio Valley College of Technology
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
24 staff
91 staff
Student Body
The student population of Ohio Valley College of Technology has grown by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Ohio Valley College of Technology diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
189 students
1,346 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
165 students
553 students
# Part-Time Students
24 students
793 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
92%
68%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.51
College Completion Rate
64%
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,400
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $11,698 is more than the state average of $5,265. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,698 is more than the state average of $11,145. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$11,698
$5,265
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,698
$11,145
Tuition Notes
*Contact institution
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,850
$19,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,420
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
80%
80%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
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