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Orion Technical College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
On-time graduation rate 81%

Located in Davenport, Iowa, Orion Technical College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Orion Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Orion Technical College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Orion Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,475

Cost of attendance at Orion Technical College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $9,543
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,475

Cost of attendance at Orion Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $25,701
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at Orion Technical College received on average $5,859 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,859
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 15 68% $5,859 $87,890
Other Federal Grant 15 68% $5,859 $87,890
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 15 68% $5,859 $87,890

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Orion Technical College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Orion Technical College students is 81.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 84.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 79.2%.

81.0%

  • African American 80.0% 8 students
  • white 80.7% 46 students
  • unknown 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 80.0% 8 students

Service Offerings

Orion Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Orion Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training