Introduction and Overview

Geographic location: Located in Marion, Ohio, USA, sharing a campus with Ohio State University Marion.

Student size: As of the fall of 2022, the number of students is 2,766.

Campus size: The campus covers an area of ​​180 acres.

History and establishment time

In 1970, the Ohio Board of Regents chartered the establishment of Marion County Technical College and set up an office on the campus of Ohio State University Marion. In 1971, Marion Technical College began to enroll students, with 187 students enrolled in four technical courses. In 1972, the Ohio Legislature changed the name of the school to Marion Technical College, and the first class graduated.

School Strength

Faculty: Teachers are certified experts in their respective fields and have industry experience, able to provide students with high-quality teaching and practical guidance.

Teaching resources: Associate degrees, certificates and transfer courses are offered, covering business, engineering, information technology, public services, health, arts and sciences. There are also transfer agreements with many public and private universities in Ohio to facilitate students to continue their studies.

Nature of the institution

It is a public technical college affiliated with the Ohio University System.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing relevant, high-quality educational opportunities for the citizens of Marion County, and actively interacting with all those who enter the campus, focusing on providing students with success opportunities that are suitable for their personal goals based on the individual needs of students and employers, while ensuring that all students and employers have access to consistent, high-quality services, courses, training and guidance.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Nursing is one of its advantageous disciplines. It will begin offering a bachelor of science degree in 2023 and is the first community college in Ohio to offer this degree. In addition, engineering technology, information technology, health sciences and other fields are also relatively outstanding.

Key laboratories: In the fall of 2018, a new, state-of-the-art anatomy and physiology laboratory was opened with the support of Ohio Health.

Department

No official information on the school's clear division of departments was found, but from the perspective of subject settings, it can be roughly divided into the Department of Business, the Department of Engineering, the Department of Information Technology, the Department of Public Service, the Department of Health, the Department of Arts and Sciences, etc.

Ranking

The school's specific ranking has not yet been found in the mainstream rankings, but it has a high degree of recognition and influence in local and regional vocational education and technical training.

Cost

Tuition is $205 per credit hour, and Ohio residents can enjoy lower tuition rates. The school provides students with more than $10 million in grants, scholarships, loans and other types of college financial aid each year.

Campus Environment

Building facilities: It has modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, student centers and other buildings. The library has a rich collection of books, providing students with good learning resources and space. In addition, there are special technical education centers and health technology centers.

Natural environment: The campus is well greened, with large lawns, trees and gardens, providing students with comfortable outdoor learning and leisure space.

Humanistic environment: The school focuses on creating a positive campus cultural atmosphere, with various student organizations and clubs, and often holds cultural activities, academic lectures, sports events, etc. to enrich students' extracurricular life.