Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is a private trade and vocational school in Troy, Ohio, enrolling about 356 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 90.29% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $60,955 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $21,409 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 356 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 90.29%
  • First-Generation Students: 35.3%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 538

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology: what the data shows

Common questions about Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Hobart Institute of Welding Technology?

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is located in Troy, OH (ZIP 45373-2400).

NCES locale classification: Town fringe.

Is Hobart Institute of Welding Technology public or private?

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Hobart Institute of Welding Technology cost?

Average net price after aid: $21,409.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$18,118
$30,001–$48,000$18,176
$48,001–$75,000$21,437
$75,001–$110,000$23,868
$110,001+$24,426

How big is Hobart Institute of Welding Technology?

Total enrollment: 356 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 538 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Hobart Institute of Welding Technology?

150%-time completion rate: 90.29%.

First-year retention: 96.9%.

What do graduates of Hobart Institute of Welding Technology earn?

Median earnings: $52,314 six years after entry; $60,955 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,500.

20.72% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Hobart Institute of Welding Technology known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Hobart Institute of Welding Technology a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 90.29%; median earnings $60,955 at 10 years; net price $21,409. 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 Hobart Institute of Welding Technology was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$21,409
2024 Value

In 2024 Hobart Institute of Welding Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,409.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$85,636 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$21,409 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 Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.

Financial Aid by Income Level

20.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26.81% 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 Hobart Institute of Welding Technology 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 Hobart Institute of Welding Technology in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$22,853
2014$24,086
2015$22,571
2016$28,862
2017$29,633
2018$26,971
2019$22,739
2020$18,362
2021$18,965
2022$19,210
2023$20,705

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

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

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

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology reported total enrollment of about 356 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 92% male and 8% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (86.2%), Hispanic or Latino (7.3%), and Two or More Races (2.5%). About 20.72% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hobart Institute of Welding Technology in 2024 is 356 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 538 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

96.9%
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 86.2%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

75.88% 100% Completion Time

90.29% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 75.88% of students graduating from Hobart Institute of Welding Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Welding Technology/Welder: 94% male / 6% 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 Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.

Return on Investment

$5,500 Median Student Debt

$60,955 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

9.02% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

611.79% Return on Investment

0.9 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.

Top Programs by Completions

1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Welding Technology/Welder: 297 completions

Most popular programs at Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Hobart Institute of Welding Technology graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Hobart Institute of Welding Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,243

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is a private non-profit institution located in Troy, OH. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 356 students. Student body composition includes White (86.2%), Hispanic or Latino (7.3%), Two or More Races (2.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 90.29%. Approximately 20.72% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Location

Troy, OH 45373-2400

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 90.29% graduation rate, Hobart Institute of Welding Technology demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hobart Institute of Welding Technology located?

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is located in Troy, OH.

How much does Hobart Institute of Welding Technology cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $21,409 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Hobart Institute of Welding Technology?

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 538 students, White (86.2%), Hispanic or Latino (7.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Hobart Institute of Welding Technology?

About 35.3% of students at Hobart Institute of Welding Technology are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Hobart Institute of Welding Technology earn?

Median earnings are $52,314 six years after entry and $60,955 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Hobart Institute of Welding Technology?

The 150%-time completion rate is 90.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Hobart Institute of Welding Technology students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,500.

Is Hobart Institute of Welding Technology public or private?

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in Troy, OH.

Is Hobart Institute of Welding Technology an HBCU?

No. Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Hobart Institute of Welding Technology a tribal college?

No. Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Hobart Institute of Welding Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Hobart Institute of Welding Technology does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.3%).

Is Hobart Institute of Welding Technology religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Hobart Institute of Welding Technology in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Ohio trade schools 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.