- Ohio Technical College is a private for-profit automotive technical college in Cleveland, Ohio. It offered its first classes in 1969 as Ohio Diesel Mechanics School. OTC offers programs in automotive, auto-diesel, collision, diesel, manufacturer, motor sports, PowerSport, restoration and welding.
School Highlights
Ohio Technical College serves 683 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
- Minority enrollment: 36%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ohio Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 77% over five years.
Ohio Technical College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
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
1969
Campus Size
500 acres
Total Faculty
24 staff
24 staff
Number of Programs Offered
16
7
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ohio Technical College has grown by 60% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Ohio Technical College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 34% over five years.
Total Enrollment
683 students
612 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
683 students
342 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
683 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
683 students
342 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
18%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
64%
62%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.58
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,900
$31,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$18,562
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,668
$6,516
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
75%
75%
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
ASE Study Prep GroupsStudent Leadership/Student Activities
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- If you?re looking for an education that prepares you for a rewarding career in modern mechanics, look no further than Ohio Technical College. We are a private and accredited technical college in Ohio?that provides career-oriented auto mechanic training in Cleveland.The massive training center at OTC is designed to provide a perfect blend of classroom spaces and a workshop environment. Plus, our PowerSport Institute branch campus boasts more than 400 full-size units on which you can work. Choose from auto mechanic training programs in traditional, classic and alternative fuel vehicles. We also offer collision repair and restoration training, as well as specialized training in auto-diesel technology and the ins and outs of high performance and racing training. Stay competitive with training at our diesel mechanic school.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Ohio Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Ohio Technical College is 75%, which is equal to the state average of 75%.
What is Ohio Technical College's ranking?
Ohio Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Most Programs Offered.
In what neighborhood is Ohio Technical College located?
Ohio Technical College is located in the Goodrich Kirtland Park neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
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