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Tri-County Adult Career Center

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Students retention rate 38%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Nelsonville, Ohio, Tri-County Adult Career Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Tri-County Adult Career Center 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.

Tri-County Adult Career Center is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 9-to-1, Tri-County Adult Career Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Tri-County Adult Career Center is 38% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Tri-County Adult Career Center do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Tri-County Adult Career Center are Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist, 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.

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other

Program Length 12 months
Tuition and Fees $6,600
Books and Supplies $1,850
Total Cost $8,450

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

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 Tri-County Adult Career Center was $1,322. 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

Tri-County Adult Career Center net price calculator

$1,322

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

Ohio's average $12,095
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Tri-County Adult Career Center 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 $1,322 $396 (43%)
2021 $926 $107 (13%)
2020 $819 $111 (12%)
2019 $930 $85 (10%)
2018 $845 $135 (19%)
2017 $710 $69 (9%)
2016 $779 $14 (2%)
2015 $765 No change
2014 $765 --

How does Tri-County Adult Career Center's $1,322 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. 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
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center logo Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Brecksville OH
Public $22,613 1,611% Expensive
Scioto County Career Technical Center logo Scioto County Career Technical Center
Lucasville OH
Public $14,685 1,011% Expensive
Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training logo Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training
Marietta OH
Public $205 84% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Tri-County Adult Career Center 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, 67 of freshman students at Tri-County Adult Career Center received on average $2,735 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.

$2,735
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 8 33% $4,852 $38,815
Other Federal Grant 8 33% $4,852 $38,815
State Grant/Scholarships 8 33% $572 $4,572
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 8% $189 $378
Total Grant & Scholarships 16 67% $2,735 $43,765

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Tri-County Adult Career Center sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 20

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

No graduate

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 10

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Welding Technology/Welder

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 52 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 28 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 28 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

53.8%

Dropout Rate

Out of 52 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 24 students dropped out of the school.

46.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Tri-County Adult Career Center is greatly skewed towards women students, with 88.2% of undergraduate students being women and 11.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 17, with 15 women and 2 men.

  • men 11.8% 2 students
  • women 88.2% 15 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 47% 7 students
  • 18-19 13% 2 students
  • 25-29 13% 2 students
  • 40-49 13% 2 students
  • 22-24 7% 1 students
  • 35-39 7% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Tri-County Adult Career Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Tri-County Adult Career Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families