The modern college of design

1725 E David Rd
Dayton, OH 45440
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School Highlights
  • The modern college of design serves 139 students (99% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 27%.
  • The modern college of design is one of 5 community colleges within Montgomery County, OH.
  • The nearest community college to The modern college of design is National College-Dayton (1.3 miles away).

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The modern college of design places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The modern college of design(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty11 staff35 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of The modern college of design has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The The modern college of design diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment139 students734 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio13:127:1
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# Full-Time Students137 students450 students
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# Part-Time Students2 students284 students
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% Asian
4%
1%
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% Hispanic		-
3%
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% Black
4%
12%
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% White
92%
73%
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Diversity Score0.150.44
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College Completion Rate
59%
31%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$32,600$30,800
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $24,607 is more than the state average of $13,841. The private state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$24,607$13,841
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid94%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,000$21,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$6,834
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Acceptance Rate66%80%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • National College-Dayton
    Private, for profit
    131 students | 1.30 Mi1837 Woodman Center Dr
    Dayton,  OH  45420
    (937) 299-9450     1.30131
  • Fortis College-Centerville
    Private, for profit
    1,645 students | 2.60 Mi555 E Alex Bell Rd
    Dayton,  OH  45459
    (937) 433-3410     2.601,645
  • International College of Broadcasting
    Private, for profit
    74 students | 5.80 Mi6 S Smithville Rd
    Dayton,  OH  45431
    (937) 258-8251     5.8074
  • Sinclair Community College
    Public
    19,093 students | 6.30 Mi444 W. Third St.
    Dayton,  OH  45402
    (937) 512-3000     6.3019,093
  • National College-Columbus
    Private, for profit
    56 students | 10.00 Mi5665 Forest Hills Blvd
    Dayton,  OH  45420
    (614) 212-2800     10.0056
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 139 students
  • Private-state tuition: $24,607
  • Acceptance Rate: 66%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 8%
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For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,885 per year for in-state students and $11,160 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,841 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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