Introduction and Overview

Location: Located in Columbus, Ohio, the main campus covers an area of ​​70 acres, close to the city center. There is also a Delaware campus and 6 off-campus learning centers.

Student size: There are more than 27,000 students.

Professional settings: It offers more than 50 two-year vocational courses in the fields of business, health, public services, human services, engineering technology and facility maintenance, as well as transfer courses for students who intend to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree and then transfer to a four-year university.

History and establishment time

The school was founded in 1963 and was originally named Columbus Area Technical School. It was renamed Columbus Technical College in 1965 and changed to its current name in 1987.

School strength

Faculty: It has an experienced team of teachers who focus on interaction with students and personalized guidance to help students achieve their academic and career goals.

Teaching facilities: The main campus has 26 buildings equipped with modern classrooms, laboratories, libraries, computer centers and other teaching facilities to provide students with a good learning environment.

Institutional nature

Public community college.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing students with high-quality and affordable education, focusing on the cultivation of practical skills, helping students to smoothly enter the workplace or continue their studies after completing their studies, and emphasizing the flexibility and adaptability of education to meet the needs of different students.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines:

Nursing major: The curriculum is comprehensive, focusing on the combination of theory and practice. Students have the opportunity to accumulate experience in clinical internships, laying a solid foundation for becoming a registered nurse or engaging in related medical work.

Engineering and technology majors: such as electrical and mechanical engineering technology, etc., work closely with local companies to provide students with internship and employment opportunities, and cultivate students' ability to solve practical engineering problems.

Business majors: Covering accounting, business management, marketing, etc., focus on cultivating students' business thinking and practical skills, and help students master the basic knowledge of business operations and management.

Key laboratories: Although there are no particularly famous specific laboratories, the school's laboratories in various disciplines are equipped with basic experimental equipment and tools to meet the needs of students' daily learning and practice, such as science laboratories, computer laboratories, etc.

Departments

The school has several departments, including the Department of Business and Public Services, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Department of Science and Engineering Technology, etc., each department has different majors and courses.

Ranking

Community colleges are usually less involved in the ranking of comprehensive universities, but they perform well in aspects such as community college transfer rates, providing students with good channels and support for transferring to four-year universities.

Expenses

Tuition is relatively low. The specific tuition standards vary depending on the major and course, but in general it is much cheaper than four-year universities, providing students with an affordable education option. In addition, the school also provides a variety of scholarships and grants to help students reduce their financial burden.

Campus Environment

Main campus: The architectural style is diverse, with a tree-lined campus environment and modern facilities. There are cafeterias, bookstores, student activity centers, etc. on campus to facilitate students' study and life.

Delaware Campus: Located next to US Route 23, it consists of two buildings and a large green space. It was built in 2010 and can accommodate about 3,000 students. It has a beautiful environment and new facilities.

Cultural atmosphere: The school focuses on the all-round development of students and carries out various cultural, artistic and sports activities, such as publishing the literary magazine "Spring Street" and holding sports competitions, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life and create a positive campus cultural atmosphere.