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Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 92%
On-time graduation rate 82%

Located in Troy, Ohio, HIWT is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, HIWT emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

HIWT boasts an impressive student retention rate of 92% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 78%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at HIWT are Welding Technology/Welder. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Welding Technology/Welder

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Hobart Institute of Welding Technology was $17,139. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

HIWT net price calculator

$17,139

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private Non Profit colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average $12,095
National average $17,795
Below is the net price of HIWT for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $17,139 $745 (5%) $16,672 $16,774 $19,902 $21,698 $21,600
2021 $16,394 $386 (2%) $16,358 $16,964 $18,230 $21,266 $21,190
2020 $16,008 $363 (2%) $15,538 $16,827 $19,318 $20,754 $20,922
2019 $16,371 $5,939 (27%) $15,722 $16,809 $17,857 $18,645
2018 $22,310 $4,929 (18%) $22,415 $22,772 $24,029 $26,469 $26,300
2017 $27,239 $6,213 (30%) $28,789 $32,093 $23,840 $32,093 $32,093
2016 $21,026 $1,922 (8%) $21,246 $21,958 $24,297 $25,619 $26,815
2015 $22,948 $1,819 (9%) $22,987 $23,512 $25,985 $26,594 $27,228
2014 $21,129 -- $21,380 $22,465 $23,608 $24,585 $26,363

How does HIWT's $17,139 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,795. However, for Ohio colleges, that number is $12,095. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Greene County Career Center logo Greene County Career Center
Xenia OH
Public $7,429 57% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Hobart Institute of Welding Technology during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 59 of freshman students at Hobart Institute of Welding Technology received on average $3,655 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,655
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 116 22% $4,263 $494,450
Other Federal Grant 312 59% $2,524 $787,509
State Grant/Scholarships 73 14% $4,298 $313,766
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 1% $7,133 $42,800
Total Grant & Scholarships 313 59% $3,655 $1,144,075

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 27% of freshman students at Hobart Institute of Welding Technology received $5,905 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,905
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 140 27% $5,905 $826,646
Private Loans 20 4% $18,168 $363,351
Total Loans 150 28% $7,933 $1,189,997

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$19,482
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Hobart Institute of Welding Technology sorted by popularity.

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 43

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 43 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 287 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 235 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 263 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

91.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 287 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 24 students dropped out of the school.

8.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at HIWT is greatly skewed towards men students, with 91.1% of undergraduate students being men and 8.9% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 359, with 32 women and 327 men.

  • men 91.1% 327 students
  • women 8.9% 32 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 46% 165 students
  • 20-21 29% 104 students
  • 22-24 10% 37 students
  • 25-29 8% 27 students
  • 35-39 3% 10 students
  • 30-34 2% 9 students
  • 40-49 1% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational