Ross College-Canton

School Highlights

Ross College-Canton serves 279 students (84% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 29%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Private-state tuition: $12,123
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ross College-Canton
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
28 staff
93 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Ross College-Canton and community college average number of faculty in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Number of Programs Offered
7
40

Student Body

The student population of Ross College-Canton has grown by 35% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Ross College-Canton diversity score of 0.48 is more than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
279 students
1,337 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Ross College-Canton and community college average number of enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Ross College-Canton and community college average student staff ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
234 students
555 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Ross College-Canton and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
45 students
782 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Ross College-Canton 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 Ross College-Canton.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Ohio.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
331 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
234 students
555 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Ross College-Canton 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
45 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
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ross College-Canton and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
21%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ross College-Canton and the percentage of Black community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
69%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ross College-Canton and the percentage of White community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Ross College-Canton 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
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ross College-Canton.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
Diversity Score
0.48
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Ross College-Canton 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)
31%
31%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Ross College-Canton and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 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)
$30,300
$31,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Ross College-Canton 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 $12,123 is less than the state average of $13,989. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,123
$13,989
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Ross College-Canton 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.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
89%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Ross College-Canton 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
$22,141
$20,581
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ross College-Canton and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,625
$7,090
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ross College-Canton and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
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: 2021 (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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Private-state tuition: $12,123
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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