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Orion Institute

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Students retention rate 40%
On-time graduation rate 60%

Located in Perrysburg, Ohio, Orion Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Orion Institute is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Orion Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Orion Institute emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Orion Institute is 40% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Orion Institute do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Orion Institute are Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Program Length 10 months
Tuition and Fees $12,325
Books and Supplies $1,747
Total Cost $14,072

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Orion Institute during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Orion Institute received on average $3,475 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,475
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 16 100% $3,175 $50,792
Other Federal Grant 16 100% $3,475 $55,602
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 16 100% $3,475 $55,602

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 56% of freshman students at Orion Institute received $9,173 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,173
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 9 56% $9,173 $82,560
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 9 56% $9,173 $82,560

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$2,000
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Orion Institute sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 52

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 47 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 10 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 6 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 8 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

80.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 10 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students dropped out of the school.

20.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Orion Institute is greatly skewed towards women students, with 90.0% of undergraduate students being women and 10.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 90, with 81 women and 9 men.

  • men 10.0% 9 students
  • women 90.0% 81 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 29% 26 students
  • 30-34 18% 16 students
  • 22-24 13% 12 students
  • 20-21 12% 11 students
  • 40-49 10% 9 students
  • 18-19 9% 8 students
  • 35-39 7% 6 students
  • 50-64 2% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Orion Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

Orion Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)