The Modern College of Design Tuition & Completion (2026)
The Modern College of Design is a private for-profit two-year college in Kettering, Ohio, enrolling about 211 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $39,359 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $31,468. Student demographics in federal data include White (81.0%) and Black or African American (7.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $31,468
- 2024 Average Net Price: $39,359 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 91.70% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 211 73.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 69.05%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
- First-Generation Students: 36.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 1.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 27.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 249
- Applicants (IPEDS): 355
- Room & Board: $9,015 annual estimate
The Modern College of Design: what the data shows
Common questions about The Modern College of Design, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The Modern College of Design?
The Modern College of Design is located in Kettering, OH (ZIP 45440).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is The Modern College of Design public or private?
The Modern College of Design is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does The Modern College of Design cost?
Published tuition: $31,468.
Average net price after aid: $39,359.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $32,744 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $36,016 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $41,404 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $43,044 |
| $110,001+ | $43,618 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $125,872.
How hard is it to get into The Modern College of Design?
Admission rate: 91.70%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is The Modern College of Design?
Total enrollment: 211 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 249 students.
About 74% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The Modern College of Design?
150%-time completion rate: 69.05%.
What do graduates of The Modern College of Design earn?
Median earnings: $36,074 six years after entry; $42,187 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
53.33% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The Modern College of Design known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Commercial and Advertising Art (42 completions)
- Graphic Design (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The Modern College of Design a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 91.70%; completion rate 69.05%; median earnings $42,187 at 10 years; net price $39,359. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$31,468
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at The Modern College of Design was $31,468.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$39,359
2024 Value
In 2024 The Modern College of Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $39,359.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$157,436 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$39,359 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$125,872 4-Year Tuition
$9,015 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$5,394 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$45,877 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$183,508 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for The Modern College of Design.
Financial Aid by Income Level
53.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
85.64% 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 The Modern College of Design 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 The Modern College of Design 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 | $23,628 | $23,628 | $33,361 |
| 2014 | $24,607 | $24,607 | $34,366 |
| 2015 | $25,442 | $25,442 | $37,016 |
| 2016 | $26,181 | $26,181 | $30,270 |
| 2017 | $27,194 | $27,194 | $30,229 |
| 2018 | $28,278 | $28,278 | $30,346 |
| 2019 | $29,507 | $29,507 | $31,470 |
| 2020 | $33,164 | $33,164 | $34,104 |
| 2021 | $31,007 | $31,007 | $36,527 |
| 2022 | $31,007 | $31,007 | $38,567 |
| 2023 | $30,548 | $30,548 | $34,709 |
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
91.70% Acceptance Rate
355 Total Applicants
326 Students Admitted
66 First-Time Students Enrolled
20.25% 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
The Modern College of Design reported total enrollment of about 211 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (81.0%), Black or African American (7.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). About 53.33% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
73.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The Modern College of Design in 2024 is 211 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 249 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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 White at 81.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
69.05% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from The Modern College of Design completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Commercial and Advertising Art: 24% male / 76% female
- Graphic Design: 18% male / 82% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for The Modern College of Design.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$42,187 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.44% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
167.96% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for The Modern College of Design.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Commercial and Advertising Art: 42 completions
2. Graphic Design: 11 completions
Most popular programs at The Modern College of Design.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The Modern College of Design graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Modern College of Design from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 27.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,410
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,165
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
The Modern College of Design is a private for-profit institution located in Kettering, OH, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Commercial and Advertising Art, Graphic Design. Enrollment is approximately 211 students. Student body composition includes White (81.0%), Black or African American (7.6%), Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). The admission rate is 91.70%. The 150%-time completion rate is 69.05%. Approximately 53.33% of students receive Pell Grants. About 36.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Location
Kettering, OH 45440
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
The Modern College of Design 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 The Modern College of Design located?
The Modern College of Design is located in Kettering, OH.
What is The Modern College of Design's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at The Modern College of Design is 91.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 355 applicants and 326 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does The Modern College of Design cost?
Reported tuition is $31,468 and average net price is $39,359 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,015 annually.
What is the student body demographics at The Modern College of Design?
The Modern College of Design reports undergraduate enrollment of about 249 students, White (81.0%), Black or African American (7.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend The Modern College of Design?
About 36.4% of students at The Modern College of Design are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of The Modern College of Design earn?
Median earnings are $36,074 six years after entry and $42,187 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The Modern College of Design?
The 150%-time completion rate is 69.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The Modern College of Design students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is The Modern College of Design public or private?
The Modern College of Design is a private for-profit institution located in Kettering, OH.
Is The Modern College of Design an HBCU?
No. The Modern College of Design is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The Modern College of Design a tribal college?
No. The Modern College of Design is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is The Modern College of Design a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The Modern College of Design does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.6%).
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
- 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.