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Lorain County Joint Vocational School District

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 43%
On-time graduation rate 42%

Located in Oberlin, Ohio, Lorain County Joint Vocational School District is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Lorain County Joint Vocational School District 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.

Lorain County Joint Vocational School District is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 11-to-1, Lorain County Joint Vocational School District emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lorain County Joint Vocational School District is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 74%.

The retention rate of students at Lorain County Joint Vocational School District is 43% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lorain County Joint Vocational School District do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Lorain County Joint Vocational School District are Dental Assisting/Assistant, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist, Welding Technology/Welder. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Welding Technology/Welder

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lorain County Joint Vocational School District during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 67 of freshman students at Lorain County Joint Vocational School District received on average $4,687 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.

$4,687
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 4 67% $4,687 $18,748
Other Federal Grant 4 67% $4,687 $18,748
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 4 67% $4,687 $18,748

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 83% of freshman students at Lorain County Joint Vocational School District received $2,586 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,586
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 5 83% $2,586 $12,931
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 5 83% $2,586 $12,931

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Lorain County Joint Vocational School District sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 47

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

No graduate

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 32

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 7

Metal Fabricator

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

No graduate

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

No graduate

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 24 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 10 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 16 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

66.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 24 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 8 students dropped out of the school.

33.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Lorain County Joint Vocational School District is greatly skewed towards women students, with 71.4% of undergraduate students being women and 28.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 119, with 85 women and 34 men.

  • men 28.6% 34 students
  • women 71.4% 85 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 26% 31 students
  • 25-29 25% 30 students
  • 18-19 20% 24 students
  • 20-21 11% 13 students
  • 30-34 8% 9 students
  • 40-49 7% 8 students
  • 35-39 3% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Lorain County Joint Vocational School District provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Lorain County Joint Vocational School District offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes