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Marion Technical College

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH · Town · 1,475 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Marion Technical College in Marion, Ohio, is highly regarded for providing affordable, career-oriented associate degrees and certificates, with particular strength in healthcare, business, and engineering technologies. The student experience is practical and supportive, offering flexible scheduling and small class sizes that cater to both recent high school graduates and adult learners. Distinctively, MTC shares a 180-acre campus with The Ohio State University at Marion, allowing students to enjoy the resources and vibrant student life of a larger university while benefiting from seamless transfer pathways between the two institutions.


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
In-state COA
$13,026
Out-of-state COA
$17,656
Avg net price
$7,417
In-state tuition
$6,595
Out-of-state tuition
$11,225
Books & supplies
$900/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,554
$30–48k
$6,511
$48–75k
$7,476
$75–110k
$10,928
$110k+
$13,026
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
28%
Transfer-out rate
11%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
36%
Transferred
15%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
49%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,017
Median earnings (10yr)
$41,495
Median debt
$8,300
Monthly loan payment
$88
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,544$10,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$17,213
Student Body
Men 42%Women 58%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
23%
First-generation
50%
Median family income
$27,000
Independent students
54%
Veterans
3%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
72%
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
3%
Black
13%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
1%
Institutional
Endowment
$2M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,517/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,665
Federal loan rate
8%

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