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 28%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,123
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- 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
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 64% 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
91 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
17
Student Body
The student population of Ross College-Canton has declined by 40% 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 0.46. The school's diversity has grown by 108% over five years.
Total Enrollment
279 students
1,173 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
234 students
552 students
# Part-Time Students
45 students
768 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
331 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
234 students
552 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
45 students
782 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
299 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
21%
12%
% White
69%
72%
% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.46
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
29%
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
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $12,123 is less than the state average of $13,933. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,123
$13,933
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
89%
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: 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.
What is Ross College-Canton's ranking?
Ross College-Canton ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Highest completion rates.
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
Canton, OH 44720
(330) 499-9600
Canton, OH 44720
(330) 499-9600
1.6 miles
| 4,950 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
| 10,772 students
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