Ross College-Sylvania is a private for-profit trade school in Sylvania, Ohio, enrolling about 1,714 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 53.24% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $29,898 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $22,893 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,714 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.24%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
  • First-Generation Students: 56.3%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 13.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,927

Ross College-Sylvania: what the data shows

Common questions about Ross College-Sylvania, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Ross College-Sylvania?

Ross College-Sylvania is located in Sylvania, OH (ZIP 43560-2265).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Ross College-Sylvania public or private?

Ross College-Sylvania is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Ross College-Sylvania cost?

Average net price after aid: $22,893.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$22,865
$30,001–$48,000$22,676
$48,001–$75,000$22,863
$75,001–$110,000$25,842

How big is Ross College-Sylvania?

Total enrollment: 1,714 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 2,927 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Ross College-Sylvania?

150%-time completion rate: 53.24%.

First-year retention: 39.9%.

What do graduates of Ross College-Sylvania earn?

Median earnings: $28,207 six years after entry; $29,898 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.

75.20% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Ross College-Sylvania known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Ross College-Sylvania a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 53.24%; median earnings $29,898 at 10 years; net price $22,893. 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 Ross College-Sylvania was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$22,893
2024 Value

In 2024 Ross College-Sylvania had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,893.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$91,572 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$22,893 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 Ross College-Sylvania.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75.20% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60.68% 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 Ross College-Sylvania 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 Ross College-Sylvania 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$19,218
2014$19,336
2015$18,570
2016$19,478
2017$19,481
2018$17,728
2019$10,993
2021$22,498
2022$23,129
2023$26,304

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

Ross College-Sylvania reported total enrollment of about 1,714 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 3% male and 97% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (38.7%), White (30.2%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (12.5%). About 75.20% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ross College-Sylvania in 2024 is 1,714 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,927 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

39.9%
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 Black or African American at 38.7%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

22.16% 100% Completion Time

53.24% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 22.16% of students graduating from Ross College-Sylvania completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 2% male / 98% female
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant: 3% male / 97% female
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 4% male / 96% 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 Ross College-Sylvania.

Return on Investment

$9,500 Median Student Debt

$29,898 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

31.77% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

226.50% Return on Investment

3.2 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Ross College-Sylvania.

Top Programs by Completions

6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 316 completions

2. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 281 completions

3. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 101 completions

4. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 68 completions

5. 05.1071: 38 completions

6. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 19 completions

Most popular programs at Ross College-Sylvania.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Ross College-Sylvania graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ross College-Sylvania from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,515
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,462

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Ross College-Sylvania is a private for-profit institution located in Sylvania, OH, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 1,714 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (38.7%), White (30.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 53.24%. Approximately 75.20% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions

Location

Sylvania, OH 43560-2265

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Ross College-Sylvania 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 Ross College-Sylvania located?

Ross College-Sylvania is located in Sylvania, OH.

How much does Ross College-Sylvania cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $22,893 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Ross College-Sylvania?

Ross College-Sylvania reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,927 students, Black or African American (38.7%), White (30.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Ross College-Sylvania?

About 56.3% of students at Ross College-Sylvania are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Ross College-Sylvania earn?

Median earnings are $28,207 six years after entry and $29,898 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Ross College-Sylvania?

The 150%-time completion rate is 53.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Ross College-Sylvania students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.

Is Ross College-Sylvania public or private?

Ross College-Sylvania is a private for-profit institution located in Sylvania, OH.

Is Ross College-Sylvania an HBCU?

No. Ross College-Sylvania is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Ross College-Sylvania a tribal college?

No. Ross College-Sylvania is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Ross College-Sylvania a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Ross College-Sylvania does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.5%).

Is Ross College-Sylvania religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Ross College-Sylvania in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Ohio trade schools profile
  • Sylvania, 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.