School Highlights
Ross College-Canton serves 785 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,123
- Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
- Minority enrollment: 78%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ross College-Canton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five years.
Ross College-Canton
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
24 staff
24 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
7
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ross College-Canton has grown by 106% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Ross College-Canton diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
785 students
612 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
474 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
311 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
757 students
354 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
474 students
342 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
311 students
356 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
29%
16%
% White
22%
62%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Unknown races
37%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,300
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $12,123 is less than the state average of $13,902. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,123
$13,902
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,141
$21,134
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,625
$7,090
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ross College-Canton cost?
Ross College-Canton's private state tuition is approximately $12,123.
What schools are Ross College-Canton often compared to?
Ross College-Cantonis often viewed alongside schools like Kent State University at Stark, Stark State College by visitors of our site.
What is Ross College-Canton's ranking?
Ross College-Canton ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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