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Marion Technical College

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH · Town · 1,475 students
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$7,417
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
28%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
38% typical
$41,495
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,141 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
76% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Marion Technical College is a public two-year institution best known for delivering affordable, workforce-oriented education with standout programs in nursing, allied health sciences, business, and engineering technologies. The college offers a practical, close-knit student experience with a unique advantage: it shares a scenic 186-acre campus with The Ohio State University at Marion, giving students access to major university amenities, dining, and student life at community college tuition rates. MTC further distinguishes itself through strong local industry partnerships and seamless transfer pathways, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for either direct entry into high-demand regional careers or continued study toward a bachelor’s degree.


Wikipedia:Marion Technical College, is a public technical college in Marion, Ohio, United States. It shares a campus with Ohio State University at Marion. Founded in 1970 with classes beginning in 1971, MTC has awarded over 7,500 associate degrees. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs in the areas of Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Public Service, Health, and Arts and Sciences. As of 2023, it offered one Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. The college practices open admissions. Some Marion Tech professors teach courses at local high schools for qualified students to earn college credits. High school students comprise 55% of MTC's enrollment, making them the student majority and the cause of increased enrollment at the college over the past decade.

Location
Marion, OH, 43302-5694 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
41 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$6,595$11,225
Books & supplies$900$900
Cost of attendance$13,026$17,656 est.
Average net price$7,417Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$11,225
In-state: $6,595
Books & supplies$900
Cost of attendance$17,656 est.
In-state: $13,026
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $7,417
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$6,554
$30–48k
$6,511
$48–75k
$7,476
$75–110k
$10,928
$110k+
$13,026
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
28%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
11%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
36% graduated · 15% transferred · 49% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$40,017
10 yrs after entry$41,495
Debt
Median at graduation$8,300
Monthly payment$88
Middle 50% owe$2.5k–$10.5k
90th percentile$17,213
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high career & technical: $40,141 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 42%Women 58%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
23%
First-gen
50%
Family income
$27,000
Independent
54%
Veterans
3%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
72%
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
3%
Black
13%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$2M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,517/mo
Teaching spend
$5,665
per student
Federal loans
8%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high career & technical
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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