School Highlights
Ross College-Canton serves 428 students (75% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,123
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ross College-Canton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ross College-Canton
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
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
28 staff
93 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
39
Student Body
The student population of Ross College-Canton has grown by 107% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Ross College-Canton diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 57% over five years.
Total Enrollment
428 students
757 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
319 students
397 students
# Part-Time Students
109 students
360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
428 students
313 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
319 students
385 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
109 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
21%
15%
% White
21%
62%
% Hawaiian
10%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
37%
6%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5238%
0.5417%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2197%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,300
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $12,123 is less than the state average of $14,014. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,123
$14,014
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,141
$20,581
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,625
$7,090
Acceptance Rate
n/a
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
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ross College-Canton cost?
Ross College-Canton's private state tuition is approximately $12,123.
What schools are Ross College-Canton often compared to?
Ross College-Cantonis often viewed alongside schools like Kent State University at Stark by visitors of our site.
What is Ross College-Canton's ranking?
Ross College-Canton ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Ross College-Canton is Kent State University at Stark (1.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
6000 Frank Ave NW
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 499-9600
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 499-9600
1.6 miles
| 5,405 students
Stark State College
Public
6200 Frank Ave NW
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 494-6170
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 494-6170
1.7 miles
| 12,680 students
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