Athena Career Academy Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Athena Career Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Toledo, Ohio, enrolling about 516 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 52.46% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (84.7%) and White (6.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,886 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 78.05% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 516 99.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.46%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
- First-Generation Students: 54.0%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 832
- Applicants (IPEDS): 150
Athena Career Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about Athena Career Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Athena Career Academy?
Athena Career Academy is located in Toledo, OH (ZIP 43615).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Athena Career Academy public or private?
Athena Career Academy is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Athena Career Academy cost?
Average net price after aid: $22,886.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,688 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $25,374 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,169 |
How hard is it to get into Athena Career Academy?
Admission rate: 78.05%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Athena Career Academy?
Total enrollment: 516 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 832 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Athena Career Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 52.46%.
First-year retention: 55.2%.
What do graduates of Athena Career Academy earn?
Median earnings: $48,406 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,120.
76.26% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Athena Career Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (79 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (61 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (5 completions)
- 05.1071 (4 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Athena Career Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 78.05%; completion rate 52.46%; net price $22,886. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Athena Career Academy was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,886
2024 Value
In 2024 Athena Career Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,886.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$91,544 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,886 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Athena Career Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
76.26% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
89.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Athena Career Academy was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Athena Career Academy in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $22,218 |
| 2014 | — | — | $19,814 |
| 2015 | — | — | $20,369 |
| 2016 | — | — | $20,313 |
| 2017 | — | — | $20,488 |
| 2018 | — | — | $20,210 |
| 2019 | — | — | $23,116 |
| 2020 | — | — | $22,668 |
| 2021 | — | — | $23,382 |
| 2022 | — | — | $26,034 |
| 2023 | — | — | $25,171 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78.05% Acceptance Rate
150 Total Applicants
90 Students Admitted
30 First-Time Students Enrolled
33.33% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Athena Career Academy reported total enrollment of about 516 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 7% male and 93% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (84.7%), White (6.8%), and Two or More Races (4.5%). About 76.26% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Athena Career Academy in 2024 is 516 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 832 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
55.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 84.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
52.46% 100% Completion Time
52.46% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 52.46% of students graduating from Athena Career Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 9% male / 91% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 5% male / 95% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Athena Career Academy.
Return on Investment
$14,120 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for Athena Career Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 79 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 61 completions
3. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 5 completions
4. 05.1071: 4 completions
5. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Athena Career Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Athena Career Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Athena Career Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,124
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,498
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Athena Career Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Toledo, OH, classified as Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Early Childhood Education & Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 516 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (84.7%), White (6.8%), Two or More Races (4.5%). The admission rate is 78.05%. The 150%-time completion rate is 52.46%. Approximately 76.26% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Location
Toledo, OH 43615
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Athena Career Academy provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Athena Career Academy located?
Athena Career Academy is located in Toledo, OH.
What is Athena Career Academy's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Athena Career Academy is 78.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 150 applicants and 90 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Athena Career Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $22,886 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Athena Career Academy?
Athena Career Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 832 students, Black or African American (84.7%), White (6.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Athena Career Academy?
About 54.0% of students at Athena Career Academy are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at Athena Career Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Athena Career Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,120.
Is Athena Career Academy public or private?
Athena Career Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Toledo, OH.
Is Athena Career Academy an HBCU?
No. Athena Career Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Athena Career Academy a tribal college?
No. Athena Career Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Athena Career Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Athena Career Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.1%).
Is Athena Career Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Athena Career Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Ohio trade schools profile
- Toledo, Ohio city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.