Colleges in Richland County, Ohio
Richland County is a county in Ohio. According to Census data, the population is 73,326 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, six colleges are active for serving college programs in Richland County, Ohio. In addition, there are 10 colleges located within 30 miles from Richland County.
By school type, there are four public and two private schools. By school level, there are two 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and three less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Six schools offer undergraduate programs and No schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Richland County, Ohio is $5,749 for Ohio residents and $14,493 for out-of-state students.
A total of 3,642 students enrolled in schools in Richland County, Ohio, of which 685 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Richland County, Ohio
The following table lists 6 colleges located in Richland County and 5 schools near Richland County, Ohio ordered by distance from Richland County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Richland County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Average Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Academy Hair Skin Nails School of Cosmetology Ontario, OH Private, Less than 2 years valid | 2.66 miles | $15,300 | 17 | 96% | 5 to 1 | - | $6,858 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Ontario Ontario, OH Private, Less than 2 years valid | 3.42 miles | $16,297 | 79 | 44% | 26 to 1 | - | $4,406 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus Mansfield, OH Public, 4 years four-years | 3.49 miles | $36,266 | 849 | 15% | 17 to 1 | $41,925 | $7,848 |
| Madison Adult Career Center Mansfield, OH Public, 2-4 years valid | 3.54 miles | $6,445 | 81 | 85% | 9 to 1 | - | $3,690 |
| North Central State College Mansfield, OH Public, 4 years four-years | 3.65 miles | $11,374 | 2,553 | 36% | 17 to 1 | - | $4,356 |
| Pioneer Career and Technology Center Shelby, OH Public, Less than 2 years valid | 12.11 miles | $1,278 | 63 | - | 11 to 1 | - | $1,857 |
| Ashland University Ashland, OH Private, 4 years four-years | 12.69 miles | $31,210 | 4,106 | 61% | 14 to 1 | $8,400 | $15,266 |
| Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center Ashland, OH Public, Less than 2 years valid | 13.87 miles | $6,395 | 41 | 86% | 6 to 1 | - | $8,204 |
| Knox County Career Center Mount Vernon, OH Public, Less than 2 years valid | 27.10 miles | $17,672 | 126 | 100% | 4 to 1 | - | $3,303 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Private, 4 years four-years | 27.32 miles | $27,193 | 1,671 | 68% | 13 to 1 | $10,674 | $26,304 |
| Kenyon College Gambier, OH Private, 4 years four-years | 27.90 miles | $71,520 | 2,249 | 82% | 9 to 1 | - | $41,244 |
| Average | - | $14,493 | 3,642 | 55% | 14 to 1 | $41,925 | $4,836 |