The North Coast College

11724 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • The North Coast College in Lakewood, Ohio, is a college for students who want to specialize in selected areas of the design industry and explore the business side of art and design. We offer accredited degrees in Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Merchanidse, and Business Administration. 

School Highlights

The North Coast College serves 47 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 38%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 68%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The North Coast College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The North Coast College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1966
Total Faculty
12 staff
24 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of The North Coast College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The The North Coast College diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
47 students
612 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
28 students
342 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
19 students
270 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
47 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
28 students
342 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
19 students
402 students
% Asian
27%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
4%
16%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
32%
62%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
22%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
7%
1%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.58

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
19%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
24%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,900
$31,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$48,148
$18,562

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$12,616
$6,516

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Acceptance Rate
50%
75%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Mike Kubinski - 2007 - Founder and Creative Director of CLE Clothing Co. -
    • Bradley Burke - YouTuber and animator with a successful channel focusing on creative passions. -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of The North Coast College?
The acceptance rate of The North Coast College is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 75%.
Who are famous alumni from The North Coast College?
The North Coast College famous alumni include: Mike Kubinski - 2007 - Founder and Creative Director of CLE Clothing Co. and Bradley Burke - YouTuber and animator with a successful channel focusing on creative passions..
What is The North Coast College's ranking?
The North Coast College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 68%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Cuyahoga County, OH community colleges have a diversity score of 0.55, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Cuyahoga County, OH is Meryma'at Barber College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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