Ohio Technical College
PowerSport Institute
The PowerSport Institute is part of the Ohio Technical College dedicated to give motorcycle training on a variety of brands and equipment in the industry of PowerSport. There has never been another comprehensive program which included so much training.
At the PowerSport Institute, we concentrate on the development of motorcycle technicians who can have an impact on the workplace immediately. As specialists in drivability and maintenance, technicians who graduate from our program will be familiar with multiple manufacturers' equipment, tools, resources and shops.
The purpose of this program is to provide the students with learning experiences that teach them motorcycle technology service, and skills for maintaining, repairing and diagnosing.
The PowerSport technology program covers the core and the manufacturer’s specific module.
The central ability information needed by the motorcycle industry creates a base of knowledge so that a successful trainee can continue to acquire knowledge on other advanced level information. This program gives the student the base technical training that intensifies skills for troubleshooting to diagnose fuel and electrical problems and to correctly perform regular maintenance that is required on all PowerSport vehicles.
The primary course goes over the following:
- Service Environment Training
- Engine
- Fuel Systems
- Suspension & Chassis
- Electrical Systems
- Service Intervals/PDI
- Snowmobiles
- Personal Watercraft
The manufacturers' courses goes over training on the following brands:
- Honda
- Yamaha
- Suzuki
- Kawasaki
- Arctic Cat
- KTM
- American V-Twin (Harley Davidson, Buell, Victory)
General Information
- Carnegie Classification:
- Associate's--Private For-profit
- Religious Affiliation:
- Not applicable
- Federal Aid:
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Enrollment (Fall 2008)
- Total enrollment:
- 966
- Undergraduate enrollment:
- 966, 0
- 966
- Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
- 966, 0
- 966
- Graduate enrollment:
- 966, 0
- 966
- Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 100.00, 0
- 100.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Undergraduate student gender (Male):
- 97.00, 3
- 97.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
- 3, 97
- 3%
Undergraduate race/ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaska Native:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
- Black or African American:
- 16.00, 84
- 16.00%
- Hispanic/Latino:
- 5.00, 95
- 5.00%
- White:
- 78.00, 22
- 78.00%
- Two or more races:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Race/ethnicity unknown:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Non-resident alien:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
Undergraduate Student Age
- 24 and under:
- 0, 100
- 0%
- 25 and over:
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Age unknown:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
Undergraduate Student Residence
- In-state:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Out-of-state:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Foreign countries:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Unknown:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
- Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
| Detailed Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $26,280 | $22,500 | $18,520 |
Living arrangement
| Detailed Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and board (Off Campus) | $7,254 | $6,876 | $6,597 |
| Other (Off Campus) | $2,178 | $2,154 | $2,652 |
| Other (Off Campus with Family) | $2,178 | $2,154 | $2,652 |
| Total Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off Campus | $35,712 | $31,530 | $27,769 |
| Off Campus with Family | $28,458 | $24,654 | $21,172 |
Financial Aid
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
- % of students receiving any financial aid:
- 96.00, 4
- 96%
- % of students receiving grant aid by type:
- Total grants: 45%
Federal: 44%
State/Local: 2%
- Average amount of grant aid received by type:
- Total grants: $9,858
Federal: $3,086
State/Local: $3,593
Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates
Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- Student retention (Full-time):
- 82.00, 18
- 82%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate
The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.
Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.
Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.
Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
- Overall graduation rate:
- 70.00, 30
- 70%
- Transfer-out rate*:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates
Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- (!)Black or African American:
- 55.00, 45
- 55%
- Hispanic/Latino:
- 63.00, 37
- 63%
- White:
- 74.00, 26
- 74%
- Race/ethnicity unknown:
- 83.00, 17
- 83%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
| Program | 1 to <2 year Certificate | Associate | 2 to <4 year Certificate | <1 year Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 92 | - | - | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 97 | - | - | - |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | - | 9 | 45 | - |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General | - | - | - | 17 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | - | 59 | - | - |
| Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician | 92 | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other | - | - | 79 | - |
| Category total | 281 | 68 | 124 | 17 |
| Grand total | 281 | 68 | 124 | 17 |
|---|
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
| Agency | Periods of Accreditation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology | 1973-07-01- | Accredited |
