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Ross College-Canton

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 43%

Located in Canton, Ohio, Ross College-Canton is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Ross College-Canton 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.

Ross College-Canton is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Ross College-Canton is reported to be 43%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 64%.

Ross College-Canton boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at Ross College-Canton are Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 69 of freshman students at Ross College-Canton received on average $5,430 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.

$5,430
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 50 65% $5,380 $269,012
Other Federal Grant 52 68% $5,423 $282,012
State Grant/Scholarships 1 1% $475 $475
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 16 21% $331 $5,297
Total Grant & Scholarships 53 69% $5,430 $287,784

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ross College-Canton students who enrolled in 2018 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 Ross College-Canton students is 43.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.0%.

43.3%

  • white 46.9% 23 students

Service Offerings

Ross College-Canton provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

Ross College-Canton offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes