Valley College-Cleveland Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Valley College-Cleveland is a private for-profit trade school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling about 887 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 57.38% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $24,900 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $30,411 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 887 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.38%
- First-Generation Students: 63.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,395
Valley College-Cleveland: what the data shows
Common questions about Valley College-Cleveland, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Valley College-Cleveland?
Valley College-Cleveland is located in Cleveland, OH (ZIP 44129-6810).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Valley College-Cleveland public or private?
Valley College-Cleveland is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Valley College-Cleveland cost?
Average net price after aid: $30,411.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $30,566 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $30,710 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,666 |
How big is Valley College-Cleveland?
Total enrollment: 887 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,395 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Valley College-Cleveland?
150%-time completion rate: 57.38%.
First-year retention: 44.7%.
What do graduates of Valley College-Cleveland earn?
Median earnings: $25,548 six years after entry; $24,900 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
72.79% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Valley College-Cleveland known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (302 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (49 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (42 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Other (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Valley College-Cleveland a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 57.38%; median earnings $24,900 at 10 years; net price $30,411. 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 Valley College-Cleveland was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$30,411
2024 Value
In 2024 Valley College-Cleveland had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,411.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$121,644 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$30,411 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 Valley College-Cleveland.
Financial Aid by Income Level
72.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
82.75% 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 Valley College-Cleveland 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 Valley College-Cleveland in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2019–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | — | $26,642 |
| 2020 | — | — | $19,741 |
| 2021 | — | — | $33,338 |
| 2022 | — | — | $30,058 |
| 2023 | — | — | $30,096 |
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
Valley College-Cleveland reported total enrollment of about 887 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 6% male and 94% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (62.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (16.1%), and White (14.0%). About 72.79% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 63.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Valley College-Cleveland in 2024 is 887 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,395 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
44.7%
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 62.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.93% 100% Completion Time
57.38% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.93% of students graduating from Valley College-Cleveland completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 4% male / 96% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 6% male / 94% female
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 5% male / 95% 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 Valley College-Cleveland.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$24,900 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.15% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
104.70% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Valley College-Cleveland.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 302 completions
2. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 49 completions
3. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 42 completions
4. Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Other: 21 completions
Most popular programs at Valley College-Cleveland.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Valley College-Cleveland graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Valley College-Cleveland from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,467
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,375
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Valley College-Cleveland is a private for-profit institution located in Cleveland, OH. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 887 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (62.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (16.1%), White (14.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 57.38%. Approximately 72.79% of students receive Pell Grants. About 63.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Cleveland, OH 44129-6810
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Valley College-Cleveland 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 Valley College-Cleveland located?
Valley College-Cleveland is located in Cleveland, OH.
How much does Valley College-Cleveland cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $30,411 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Valley College-Cleveland?
Valley College-Cleveland reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,395 students, Black or African American (62.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (16.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Valley College-Cleveland?
About 63.1% of students at Valley College-Cleveland are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Valley College-Cleveland earn?
Median earnings are $25,548 six years after entry and $24,900 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Valley College-Cleveland?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Valley College-Cleveland students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Valley College-Cleveland public or private?
Valley College-Cleveland is a private for-profit institution located in Cleveland, OH.
Is Valley College-Cleveland an HBCU?
No. Valley College-Cleveland is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Valley College-Cleveland a tribal college?
No. Valley College-Cleveland is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Valley College-Cleveland a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Valley College-Cleveland does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.0%).
Is Valley College-Cleveland religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Valley College-Cleveland 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
- Cleveland, 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.