Ohio Valley College of Technology

15258 State Route 170
East Liverpool, OH 43920
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • 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 170 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 29%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Private-state tuition: $11,698
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • 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:

School Overview

The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ohio Valley College of Technology
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
24 staff
93 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Ohio Valley College of Technology and community college average number of faculty in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Ohio Valley College of Technology has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The Ohio Valley College of Technology diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
170 students
1,337 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
167 students
555 students
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# Part-Time Students
3 students
782 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Ohio Valley College of Technology and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Ohio Valley College of Technology.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Ohio.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
177 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
167 students
555 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Ohio Valley College of Technology and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3 students
1,124 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ohio Valley College of Technology and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ohio Valley College of Technology and the percentage of Black community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
92%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ohio Valley College of Technology and the percentage of White community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Ohio Valley College of Technology and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio Valley College of Technology.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
Diversity Score
0.15
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Ohio Valley College of Technology and the community college average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
74%
32%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Ohio Valley College of Technology and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,400
$31,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Ohio Valley College of Technology and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Ohio by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $11,698 is less than the state average of $13,989. The private state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,698
$13,989
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Ohio Valley College of Technology and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Tuition Notes
*Contact institution
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Ohio Valley College of Technology and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,825
$18,625
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ohio Valley College of Technology and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ohio Valley College of Technology and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
80%
83%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Ohio Valley College of Technology and the community college average percent admitted of Ohio by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ohio Valley College of Technology cost?
Ohio Valley College of Technology's private state tuition is approximately $11,698.
What is the acceptance rate of Ohio Valley College of Technology?
The acceptance rate of Ohio Valley College of Technology is 80%, which is lower than the state average of 83%.
What is Ohio Valley College of Technology's ranking?
Ohio Valley College of Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Percent of students receiving financial aid, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Private-state tuition: $11,698
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 8%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,375 per year for in-state students and $10,942 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,989 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.47, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Davis College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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