Introduction and Overview

Geographic location: Located in Kiltland, Ohio, USA, east of Cleveland, the campus is in the suburbs.

Student size: Serving more than 8,000 full-time and part-time students each year.

Campus size: Covering an area of ​​400 acres, the campus has the historic Mooreland Building, which is used for meetings, banquets and special events.

History and establishment time

In 1964, local residents began to consider establishing a community college in Lake County. In 1965, the proposal was voted on throughout the county, and the relevant tax bill was passed in 1967. In the same year, classes began to be held at different locations in Painesville. In 1968, the college purchased a permanent campus in Kiltland and opened classes there in 1971.

School strength

Faculty: The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1, which can provide students with relatively more attention and guidance.

Teaching resources: More than 130 associate degree and certificate programs are offered, covering arts and humanities, business technology, engineering technology, science and health technology, social sciences and public services. It has also established partnerships with 11 universities, and through the Holden University Center, students can continue to pursue a four-year degree after completing two years of study.

Nature of the institution

It is a public community college under the jurisdiction of the Ohio University System. With its low tuition and flexible curriculum, it provides local residents and students with opportunities to receive higher education and vocational training.

Educational philosophy

It is committed to providing students with convenient, affordable, high-quality education and a full range of services to help students achieve their goals, focusing on personalized education to meet the academic needs, time arrangements and career goals of different students.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Liberal arts and sciences, and nursing majors are more popular. The proportion of nursing graduates is relatively high, which may be due to the many well-known medical centers in northeastern Ohio.

Key laboratories: No clear reports have been found that the school has specific key laboratories, but it should be equipped with corresponding experimental teaching facilities in disciplines such as science and health technology.

Departments

No relevant information on the clear division of departments of the school has been found, but from the perspective of disciplines, there are mainly teaching fields such as arts and humanities, business technology, engineering technology, science and health technology, social sciences and public services.

Ranking

The school's specific ranking has not been found in the mainstream university rankings, but among community colleges, it has a certain reputation and influence in the local and surrounding areas because of its rich courses and high education quality.

Cost

In the 2020-2021 academic year, the tuition and fees for in-region students are $3,611, the tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,347, and the tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $8,975.

Campus environment

Building facilities: There are modern buildings such as the Engineering Building, Business Building, Student Center, Health Technology Building, and historical buildings such as the Mooreland Building on campus. In addition, the school's library, gymnasium and other facilities are constantly being updated and improved.

Natural environment: The campus is located in the suburbs, surrounded by natural landscapes, providing students with a relatively quiet learning and living environment.

Humanistic environment: The school focuses on creating a positive campus cultural atmosphere. There are various student organizations and clubs covering academic, cultural, sports and interest fields. Students can participate in lectures, seminars, cultural festivals and sports competitions.