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Of the 16 institutions in the county, three provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Kettering College, University of Dayton and The Modern College of Design.
At least 19,681 people applied to Montgomery County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 31,870 students enrolled in the universities, including 28,425 in undergraduate and 3,445 in graduate programs. In total 5.8% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (67.9%) and Black or African American (13.4%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Sinclair Community College stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 17,591 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for United Theological Seminary in Montgomery County.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-North Dayton | -- | -- | 160 |
| Kettering College | 587 | 200 | 832 |
| Dayton Barber College | -- | -- | 69 |
| Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-South Dayton | -- | -- | 43 |
| Dayton School of Medical Massage | -- | -- | 369 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Dayton | -- | -- | 82 |
| The Modern College of Design | 230 | 228 | 178 |
| International College of Broadcasting | -- | -- | 40 |
| Fortis College-Centerville | -- | -- | 441 |
| Miami Valley Career Technology Center | -- | -- | 127 |
| Sinclair Community College | -- | -- | 17,591 |
| Ohio Institute of Allied Health | -- | -- | 32 |
| Ohio Medical Career College | -- | -- | 110 |
| University of Dayton | 18,864 | 13,959 | 11,674 |
| United Theological Seminary | -- | -- | -- |
| Ohio Business College-Dayton-Driving Academy | -- | -- | 122 |
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