- Professional Skills Institute is a private college that specializes in Medical training that can be completed within two years or as little as twelve months. Our current program offerings include Associate Degrees in Medical Assisting and Physical Therapist Assisting. In addition, there are diploma programs in Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Specialist, and Practical Nursing. The college was founded in 1984 by Patricia Finch, a Toledo born registered nurse, who had the desire to teach students above and beyond the required clinical and technical skills. At the inception of the college there were only two students and two programs, and the classes were held in a small office space on Airport Highway. Today, there are nearly 400 students at PSI�s newest location at 5115 Glendale Avenue. The student body at PSI is diverse. From the student just graduating from high school to the adult learner who is looking to make a career change, PSI is definitely an alternative to larger colleges and universities.
School Highlights
Professional Skills Institute serves 395 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,361
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Professional Skills Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
Professional Skills Institute
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1984
Total Faculty
23 staff
24 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Professional Skills Institute has grown by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Professional Skills Institute diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
395 students
612 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
395 students
342 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
395 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
395 students
342 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
59%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
28%
62%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.58
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
59%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
77%
23%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,900
$31,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $16,361 is more than the state average of $13,751. The private state tuition has grown by 20% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,361
$13,751
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,931
$18,562
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,721
$6,516
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
83%
75%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Colors
Not available
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Professional Skills Institute cost?
Professional Skills Institute's private state tuition is approximately $16,361.
What is the acceptance rate of Professional Skills Institute?
The acceptance rate of Professional Skills Institute is 83%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What is Professional Skills Institute's ranking?
Professional Skills Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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