2021 Best Community Colleges in Ohio

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Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
2 Year
Wooster, OH
77 reviews
#1 Best Community Colleges in Ohio
Niche User: Very small, which is good because it allows for a much more personal experience and an easier transition from high school to college. The counselors and staff were all very welcoming and helpful, and always willing to help or provide any information honestly. Open house tour was specialized and effective, and a personal tour was easy to schedule, plus a teacher even took her own time to go out of her way to talk with me personally. Love the dorms (nicer than the first apartment I lived in!), campus is comfortable and welcoming, with lots of things to keep entertained. Very "homey" feel to it all. Decent student resources, again, all very personalized. Lots of job offers on campus, especially with the farms it seems. Rural, but also just down the road from downtown Wooster, so if you're only comfortable with one of those settings you're good to go!
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$17,606 Net Price
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O C Collins Career Center
2 Year
Chesapeake, OH
1 review
#2 Best Community Colleges in Ohio
Niche User: This is a Technical trade school. I am attending school here for a LPN-RN bridge program. I attended LPN school at this institution and I really enjoyed my learning experience. I felt this school really prepared me for boards and genuinely cared about whether I passed or failed.
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B+
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$5,897 Net Price
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Lakeland Community College
2 Year
Kirtland, OH
390 reviews
#4 Best Community Colleges in Ohio
Sophomore: Students nowadays are facing many challenges when it comes to choosing a college and obtaining education, for that decision is it very heavy weighing because your whole future depends on it. As a student, I’ve found that most students that are looking for higher education seek a College/University that will benefit them the most. Attending Lakeland Community College has been a tremendous advantage towards my personal growth and expanding my education. Since Fall of 2017, I've been a proud student of Lakeland. In my opinion, Lakeland allows students like myself to save money on tuition, sit in smaller classes and receive more attention from professors. I would use this scholarship to further expand my knowledge and continued growth.
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B-
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$7,379 Net Price
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Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
2 Year
Cincinnati, OH
633 reviews
#5 Best Community Colleges in Ohio
Sophomore: I am currently enrolled in the Pastry Arts program and could not be happier! The chef instructors, academic advisors, and courses are designed to truly increase your talents and competitiveness in the pastry and baking fields. I have had a less enjoyable and individualized experience in my general ed/core requirement classes which I recommend taking online. I am also a GI Bill student and the office of Veteran Affairs is very helpful and a great resource! The student amenities have improved drastically in the past ten years, now including study rooms, gym, huge library, a bakery, and an excellent cafeteria!
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B-
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$4,585 Net Price
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Owens Community College
2 Year
Perrysburg, OH
406 reviews
#6 Best Community Colleges in Ohio
Freshman: The instructors and administrators are incredibly kind and hard-working. It is evident they care about each student's success as well as their overall health and well-being. The smaller class sizes are beneficial, as students receive more personable education. I was in a specialized program at OCC, and the program was rigorous. There were many projects and group assignments on top of the quizzes and exams, which was often overwhelming. The instructors also did a wonderful job of themselves adjusting and then helping the students adjust to online schooling, due to COVID-19. The campus was smaller but functional and flowed. The campus sits more so by itself away from other buildings, but food places are nearby. Due to COVID-19, there was no campus food. I did not participate nor look into various student life events or organizations because I already had organizations I was involved in, but I know they offer various student life things.
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B-
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$7,647 Net Price
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Terra State Community College
2 Year
Fremont, OH
120 reviews
#7 Best Community Colleges in Ohio
Sophomore: I'm very happy with Terra. I had some good teachers, I had some okay teachers. It got me to where I need to be. This school exerpicne was/is very good for me. I ttok CCP classes which will greatly help for further education. Some teachers did a lot to help me with my visual imparement (Nina, Tom, and Dave thank you) But there were other teachers that I personally felt like they didn't care or just didn't know how serious my vision needs were. I still would giveTerra 5 stars, they are great.
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$10,819 Net Price
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Columbus State Community College
2 Year
Columbus, OH
1,606 reviews
#8 Best Community Colleges in Ohio
Freshman: Columbus State is a great college for people who want to take it slow or who are indecisive about attending a university. I wasn't sure college was right for me but after a year at Columbus State, I felt that I made the right decisions. The faculty is very helpful and if you plan on transferring the counselors are extremely helpful too! The professors make you feel welcome and smaller classes are great because you get to ask more questions and your professor knows who you are. Columbus State is a great two-year university and it is definitely super affordable!
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$6,027 Net Price
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Marion Technical College
2 Year
Marion, OH
227 reviews
#9 Best Community Colleges in Ohio
Freshman: MTC provides the perfect environment for new students! From the campus activities to the learning environment, there‘s always acceptance. The professors are amazing and class sizes are smaller allowing for better chance of one-on-one. The campus itself is beautiful with a lovely pond and bridge shared with an OSU branch. MTC and
OSU share the library which is my favorite hangout. And we have patrol officers on campus during all school hours making sure we’re always safe. I highly recommend Marion Technical College!
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B-
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$5,819 Net Price
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Cuyahoga Community College
2 Year
Cleveland, OH
1,045 reviews
Alum: I would 100% recommend Cuyahoga Community College to anyone beginning their post-secondary school experience! Cuyahoga Community College is extremely affordable, it is a fraction of the price of 4-year colleges/universities in the state and there are so many financial aid opportunities that help even more. Almost all of my professors also taught at 4-year schools, or they were professionals who worked in the field. The classes are very small compared to 4-year lecture classes so the teachers can be very hands on and can take time to get to know their students to help them succeed.
Once I graduated, many of my teachers helped me with letters of recommendation and choosing the right school to transfer to. All of my credits were able to transfer to the university I chose and I enrolled as junior.
Going to Cuyahoga Community College before attending a 4-year school gave me the opportunity to get a feel for my career choice and save so much money.
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C+
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$4,722 Net Price
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Zane State College
2 Year
Zanesville, OH
166 reviews
Sophomore: Zane State College is a sweet little community college with big appeal. The beautiful campus is loaded with trees and greenery. There’s a really nice walking trail surrounding it. The Rec center is state of the art. There is plenty of parking and the terrain is flat. The classes are small and all of the professors are great! The advisors and office personnel are terrific. The best class of all is the Art History courses with Dawn Tonneman. I have really enjoyed the whole experience. Zane State is community oriented and they make you feel very welcome. I highly recommend them.
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C+
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$6,385 Net Price
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Central Ohio Technical College
2 Year
Newark, OH
302 reviews
Graduate Student: I decided to return to COTC in 2012 to get my associates in Human Services . I was 47 years old - with health problems. But I knew I had to do more with my life! I studied hard, I was determined to graduate with good grades. I graduated 2014, Phi Thata kappa - with a 3.7 gpa. After much discussion with my husband , I decided I wanted to come back to school and get my RN. My father passed away in 2016 , of stage 4 colon cancer, progression to liver and lungs. I held his hands last week of his life! At that point, I was angry when he passed away! But on the Anniversary of his passing 5/10/17 . I decided I needed to go back and get my RN. License, why ? Because everyone needs their hands held during the last days! Everyone needs someone to care, and be there! I am that person. My compassion and love for people- rewards me . Patients smiles is the best feeling in the world .
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C+
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$8,618 Net Price
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James A Rhodes State College
2 Year
Lima, OH
226 reviews
Niche User: The professors are super sweet and kind. They always give out help when you need it and they do a good job. Your student life can be the best if you go out and do anything possible here at Rhodes. Or you can lead a simple college life. The dorms are clean and petite but spacious for size. And if dorms aren't for you, you can live off campus. They always have something going on to get out and connected to the college. Sometimes they have a food truck on campus once or twice a week as well! I would definitely recommend Rhodes State.
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C+
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$7,450 Net Price
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University of Akron - Wayne College
2 Year
Orrville, OH
122 reviews
Sophomore: I absolutely LOVE UA Wayne Campus! The teacher /student ratio is small allowing for individual attention. All faculty and staff are passionate about what they do. Everyone has always been so helpful. Costs are less than main campus. The campus is beautiful and I always feel safe. I love our campus so much that I am switching majors just to be able to stay and take all of my classes here rather than transition to main campus. I'm not just a number here, I have a name.
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C+
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$8,102 Net Price
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Northwest State Community College
2 Year
Archbold, OH
232 reviews
Sophomore: Northwest State Community College is a small state school that is expanding it's degrees and bachelor bound opportunities! They have tutors in many classes, and teachers are one on one to students who need extra help.
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C+
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$8,456 Net Price
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Edison State Community College
2 Year
Piqua, OH
290 reviews
Freshman: Being this has been my first semester in college, I have loved every minute of it so far. Edison State Community College is now considered home to me and many others. No matter what issue I may be facing,I know at the end of the day I have resources at the school to help me. The professors are amazing in many ways. Edison State Community College is a very friendly and welcoming environment. I would recommend this school to anyone and everyone! Not only are they great when attending the classes, but their online classes and resources help you, help yourselves!
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C+
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$8,197 Net Price
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Stark State College
2 Year
North Canton, OH
592 reviews
Niche User: All the professors are amazing! Each one of them has their own unique personality and are really knowledgeable in their field of study. I have enjoyed all of my professors and their classes because of this.
Also, if you are not interested in on campus courses, the college offers a huge variety of online courses. They have one of the largest selections that I have seen!
The college also works really well with Kent State University and The University of Akron if you want to transfer your classes to either one of them to continue your education.
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C+
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$6,639 Net Price
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Washington State Community College
2 Year
Marietta, OH
154 reviews
Niche User: There's a variety of classes to take, with many of them being online! Faculty are very friendly and understanding as well. The campus is easy to navigate!
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C
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$7,245 Net Price
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Belmont College
2 Year
St Clairsville, OH
42 reviews
Niche User: I was not pleased with how the campus handled COVID-19. They did not make students aware if another student tested positive. They did not close the school down to clean. I did not expect the school to violate the positive cases privacy by disclosing the name, I did expect as all other schools, for them to give us common curtesy of knowing someone on campus tested positive. Also several times I found out someone in my class tested positive and the school never notified us. They did not enforce social distancing at all.
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C
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$6,194 Net Price
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Southern State Community College
2 Year
Hillsboro, OH
145 reviews
Sophomore: Southern State is a great and outstanding Community College. Its a college that not only reaches out to freshman students but also students that are in High school and want to start their college career early! I started Southern State my Senior year of high school and have loved every minute of it. Not only is it superior education, the staff and professors are exceptional. The environment at Southern State Community College is great, you always help if you need it and support from everyone!
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C
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$6,988 Net Price
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Eastern Gateway Community College
2 Year
Steubenville, OH
166 reviews
Freshman: I’ve been here at Eastern Gateway for three semesters now. I love this place so so much! The classes are small, which allows for the students to be more active in the classroom. It also allows for the professors to be more involved with their students by being able to get one on one conversations. My first semester I was quite scared at first, because college is scary at first. I learned my way around the school, and I started to talk to people making friends! I became more active in the classroom! Which is amazing because I’m not afraid to ask for help anymore. My favorite part of being at college so far is the professors, most of the professors at this school are so kind and willing to help you on the spot. They don’t mind explaining things better to make sure you understand what they’re saying.
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C
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$3,528 Net Price
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Hocking College
2 Year
Nelsonville, OH
408 reviews
Freshman: I love this college! I'm in the forestry program, and the hands-on approach is wonderful. There's a lot of outdoor labs which I really enjoy.
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D+
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$11,523 Net Price
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Ehove Career Center
2 Year
Milan, OH
19 reviews
Freshman: EHOVE was very effortless when it came to the applying process. Everyone was so helpful and ready to further your education. The information session was so informative that there was not need for other questions. I can not wait to start school in January 2019!
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B-
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$21,268 Net Price
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Madison Adult Career Center
2 Year
Mansfield, OH
7 reviews
College Junior: I still enjoy going to school every day.
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C+
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$16,752 Net Price
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Warren County Career Center
2 Year
Lebanon, OH
9 reviews
C+
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$2,489 Net Price
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Butler Tech-D. Russel Lee Career Center
2 Year
Monroe, OH
9 reviews
College Student: Everything was very supportive and encouraging.
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$22,849 Net Price
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Mount St. Joseph University
4 Year
Cincinnati, OH
338 reviews
Sophomore: MSJ is a very close-knit university. All of you professors know you name and make you feel like you are meant to be there. You aren't just another student, they really care about you and your education, but they also care about you as a person. They take into account the whole student. Professors understand that you have other things going on in your life and are very willing to work with you if something comes up. This school provides a really good education. The professors are there because they want to be and they are passionate about teaching.
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B-
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60% Acceptance Rate
$18,503 Net Price
1000-1150 SAT Range
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Athena Career Academy
2 Year
Toledo, OH
20 reviews
Niche User: This is an amazing school with such amazing staff . Everyone is Amazing. Im in school for ECE and the instructors are very informative.
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B
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39% Acceptance Rate
$22,734 Net Price
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Daymar College - Columbus
2 Year
Columbus, OH
18 reviews
100% Acceptance Rate
$21,010 Net Price
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2021 Best Community Colleges in OhioAbout this List

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Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute

O C Collins Career Center

Lakeland Community College

Cincinnati State Technical & Community College

Owens Community College

Terra State Community College

Columbus State Community College

Marion Technical College

Cuyahoga Community College

Zane State College

Central Ohio Technical College

James A Rhodes State College

University of Akron - Wayne College

Northwest State Community College

Edison State Community College

Stark State College

Washington State Community College

Belmont College

Southern State Community College

Eastern Gateway Community College

Hocking College

Ehove Career Center

Madison Adult Career Center

Warren County Career Center

Butler Tech-D. Russel Lee Career Center

Mount St. Joseph University

Athena Career Academy

Daymar College - Columbus