School Highlights
Ross College-Sylvania serves 1,714 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,714 students
- Acceptance Rate: 27%
- Student-teacher ratio: 50:1
- Minority enrollment: 73%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ross College-Sylvania ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Programs offered
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ross College-Sylvania
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
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
Year Founded
2008
Total Faculty
34 staff
24 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
7
Student Body
The student population of Ross College-Sylvania has grown by 368% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 50:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Ross College-Sylvania diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 29% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,714 students
612 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
1,714 students
342 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,714 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,714 students
342 students
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
26%
16%
% White
27%
62%
% Two or more races
8%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
32%
8%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,000
$31,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$14,600
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,110
$6,333
Acceptance Rate
27%
80%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Ross College-Sylvania?
The acceptance rate of Ross College-Sylvania is 27%, which is lower than the state average of 80%.
What is Ross College-Sylvania's ranking?
Ross College-Sylvania ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown, Most Programs Offered and Least debt for graduating students.
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