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Private for-profit, 4-Year
Kettering, OH

The Modern College of Design

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in OH. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$30,548

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

91.8%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

58.4%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$42,187

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

The Modern College of Design is a distinguished Private for-profit, 4-Year institution located in Kettering, OH. With a competitive tuition profile of $30,548, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 58.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$122,192

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

10.0 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$12,187

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$322

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$121,548

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at The Modern College of Design is $12,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
73.5%
26.5%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
76.2%
Hispanic
6.9%
Two or more
6.3%
Black
5.8%
Unknown
3.7%
Asian
1.1%
International
0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$30,548

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$30,563
$30k - $48k$35,945
$48k - $75k$36,539
$75k+$38,527

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$12,000
Pell Grant Recipients47.2%
Using Federal Loans83.7%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment73.2%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

N/A

Success

58.4%

In-State Cost

$30,548

Age 25+ Students

10.6%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 12

Working at 6yr

120 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Kettering (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Kettering (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Kettering

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$743

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$800

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,023

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Kettering metropolitan area.