School Highlights
Valley College-Cleveland serves 887 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 887 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
- Minority enrollment: 87%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Valley College-Cleveland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Valley College-Cleveland
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
1987
Total Faculty
27 staff
24 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
7
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Valley College-Cleveland has grown by 152% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Valley College-Cleveland diversity score of 0.58 is equal to the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
887 students
612 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
887 students
342 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
887 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
887 students
342 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
61%
16%
% White
13%
62%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
18%
8%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
58%
59%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
91%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley College-Cleveland's ranking?
Valley College-Cleveland ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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