- The North Coast College in Lakewood, Ohio, is a college for students who want to specialize in selected areas of the design industry and explore the business side of art and design. We offer accredited degrees in Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Merchanidse, and Business Administration.
School Highlights
The North Coast College serves 47 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Acceptance Rate: 50%
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 68%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The North Coast College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The North Coast College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
12 staff
93 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The North Coast College has declined by 56% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The The North Coast College diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
47 students
757 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
22:1

# Full-Time Students
28 students
397 students

# Part-Time Students
19 students
360 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
108 students
313 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
28 students
385 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
19 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% Asian
27%
4%

% Hispanic
7%
6%

% Black
4%
15%

% White
32%
62%

% Hawaiian
22%
2%
% Two or more races
1%
4%

% Non Resident races
7%
1%

% Unknown races
n/a
6%


Diversity Score
0.76
0.58

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
22%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.0909%
0.2197%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,900
$31,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%

Median Debt for Graduates
$48,148
$18,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$12,616
$6,500

Acceptance Rate
50%
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of The North Coast College?
The acceptance rate of The North Coast College is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 73%. The North Coast College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Ohio with low acceptance rates.
What is The North Coast College's ranking?
The North Coast College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Lowest acceptance rates, Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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