The North Coast College
- 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 48 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Acceptance Rate: 41%
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 55%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The North Coast College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Completion Rates
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
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
12 staff
91 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The North Coast College has declined by 62% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The The North Coast College diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
48 students
1,173 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
19 students
552 students

# Part-Time Students
29 students
768 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
108 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
19 students
552 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
29 students
782 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
299 students
% Asian
3%
2%

% Hispanic
10%
5%

% Black
24%
12%

% White
45%
72%

% Two or more races
7%
3%

% Non Resident races
10%
1%

% Unknown races
n/a
5%


Diversity Score
0.72
0.46

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)
0.07%
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,900
$31,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%

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

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

Acceptance Rate
41%
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) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of The North Coast College?
The acceptance rate of The North Coast College is 41%, which is lower than the state average of 73%.
What is The North Coast College's ranking?
The North Coast College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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