Nearly half of all students enrolled in independent colleges and universities were able to graduate within four years. Conversely, only one-fourth of those enrolled in public universities were able to complete their degrees within four years. The independent colleges of Ohio provide an irreplaceable alternative to Ohio s system of public higher education an alternative which inculcates in its students the traditional skills and values of a liberal arts education. Independent colleges are often perceived to be the enclave of wealthy families. Making a Difference For more than 150 years Ohio s independent colleges and universities have educated some of the best minds and produced many of the top leaders in our state and in our nation.
More education means more earning power.
Technology is at the forefront of our efforts, enabling us to make services available through our OFIC web site. Hypertext links to each member college s own web site provides access without ever having to pile into the family automobile. We also offer, for corporations, an on-site one hour seminar for employees on admissions and financial aid. Two exciting new services are designed to assist corporations as they seek the best human capital to support their business assets. The OFIC Ohio JobLink, a CareerSite product, also on OFIC s web site, is an electronic system that links students who are prospective employees to an online network of information about companies, their job openings and application processes.