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Tri-Rivers Career Center

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Marion, Ohio, Tri-Rivers Career Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Tri-Rivers 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-Rivers 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 6-to-1, Tri-Rivers Career Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Tri-Rivers Career Center boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , 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 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

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 Tri-Rivers Career Center are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician

Welding Technology/Welder

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Tri-Rivers 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, 60 of freshman students at Tri-Rivers Career Center received on average $8,794 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.

$8,794
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2 40% $2,868 $5,735
Other Federal Grant 2 40% $2,868 $5,735
State Grant/Scholarships 2 40% $10,324 $20,648
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 3 60% $8,794 $26,383

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 40% of freshman students at Tri-Rivers Career Center received $5,397 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,397
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 2 40% $5,397 $10,794
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 2 40% $5,397 $10,794

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.

$10,275
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 85

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 38 students

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Undergraduate Certificate 18 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 9

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 5

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 8 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 5 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 6 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

75.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 8 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students dropped out of the school.

25.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Tri-Rivers Career Center is greatly skewed towards women students, with 81.2% of undergraduate students being women and 18.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 160, with 130 women and 30 men.

  • men 18.8% 30 students
  • women 81.2% 130 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 21% 33 students
  • 20-21 17% 27 students
  • 22-24 17% 27 students
  • 30-34 12% 20 students
  • 18-19 12% 19 students
  • 40-49 11% 17 students
  • 35-39 8% 12 students
  • 50-64 3% 5 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Tri-Rivers 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-Rivers 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

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)