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The Modern College of Design

Kettering, OH·Private for-profit·189 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 189 students.

92%
Accept
189
Students
$34,709
Net Price
62%
Grad Rate
$31,800
Earnings
10 yr
$12,000
Debt

About This School

The Modern College of Design is a private for-profit institution located in Kettering, Ohio with approximately 189 undergraduate students enrolled. The Modern College of Design has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average net price after financial aid is $34,709 per year. The graduation rate is 62%, and the typical graduate earns $31,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the small, focused environment (just 189 students) and relatively low median debt of $12,000 at graduation are genuine positives for a design-focused education. However, a 62% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, and median earnings of $31,800 a decade out raise real questions about whether the $34,709 annual net price pays off long-term. Worth considering only if you've researched specific program outcomes, have a clear career plan in design, and are confident this environment — not a broader art school or community college pathway — is the right fit for you.

Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Visual & Performing Arts100%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$30,548
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,548
Avg Net Price
$34,709
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants47%
Median debt at graduation$12,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
62%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.6x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White76%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino7%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (189 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

The Modern College of Design

1725 E David Rd

Kettering, OH 45440

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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