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School Highlights
The Modern College of Design serves 214 students (74% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Private-state tuition: $24,607
- Acceptance Rate: 92%
- Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The Modern College of Design ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 47% over five years.
The Modern College of Design
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
20 staff
24 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
7
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The Modern College of Design has grown by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The The Modern College of Design diversity score of 0.43 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 28% over five years.
Total Enrollment
214 students
612 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
158 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
56 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
177 students
367 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
158 students
342 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
56 students
356 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
75%
62%
% Hawaiian
5%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
26.37%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
54%
23%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,600
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $24,607 is more than the state average of $13,902. The private state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$24,607
$13,902
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$18,562
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,670
$6,516
Acceptance Rate
92%
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
481
SAT Math
n/a
482
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Modern College of Design cost?
The Modern College of Design's private state tuition is approximately $24,607.
What is the acceptance rate of The Modern College of Design?
The acceptance rate of The Modern College of Design is 92%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What is The Modern College of Design's ranking?
The Modern College of Design ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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