- Professional Skills Institute is a private college that specializes in Medical training that can be completed within two years or as little as twelve months. Our current program offerings include Associate Degrees in Medical Assisting and Physical Therapist Assisting. In addition, there are diploma programs in Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Specialist, and Practical Nursing. The college was founded in 1984 by Patricia Finch, a Toledo born registered nurse, who had the desire to teach students above and beyond the required clinical and technical skills. At the inception of the college there were only two students and two programs, and the classes were held in a small office space on Airport Highway. Today, there are nearly 400 students at PSI�s newest location at 5115 Glendale Avenue. The student body at PSI is diverse. From the student just graduating from high school to the adult learner who is looking to make a career change, PSI is definitely an alternative to larger colleges and universities.
School Highlights
Professional Skills Institute serves 787 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,361
- Acceptance Rate: 62%
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Professional Skills Institute
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
48 staff
93 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Professional Skills Institute has grown by 121% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Professional Skills Institute diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
787 students
757 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
787 students
397 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
787 students
313 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
787 students
385 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
56%
15%
% White
28%
62%
% Hawaiian
5%
2%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
77%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,900
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $16,361 is more than the state average of $14,014. The private state tuition has grown by 28% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,361
$14,014
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,931
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,721
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
62%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Professional Skills Institute cost?
Professional Skills Institute's private state tuition is approximately $16,361.
What is the acceptance rate of Professional Skills Institute?
The acceptance rate of Professional Skills Institute is 62%, which is lower than the state average of 73%.
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