Public technical college in Marion, Ohio offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways since 1970.
Marion Tech offers associate degrees in Arts, Sciences, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Public Service, Health, and Criminal Justice. The college emphasizes transferable programs through the Ohio Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) and articulation agreements with institutions including Heidelberg University, Franklin University, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, and Otterbein University. As of 2023, MTC offers one Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. The college is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
With 3,010 students as of fall 2023, Marion Tech serves a unique demographic: 55% of enrollment comprises high school students participating in College Credit Plus and dual-enrollment programs. The college shares a 180-acre campus with Ohio State University at Marion. High school participation has driven enrollment growth over the past decade.
Marion Tech practices open admissions, welcoming students of all backgrounds. The college offers College Credit Plus (CCP) programs allowing qualified high school students to earn college credits. Transfer pathways are guaranteed through TAG, enabling students to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree and transfer to four-year institutions with junior status.
In 2018, Marion Tech gained national attention for a tuition-assistance policy offering free second-year tuition to students completing 30+ college-level hours with a 2.5 GPA in their first year. The college has received multiple awards including the 2009 William Over College Access Collaboration Award and 2011 Innovation Awards from the Center for Transforming Student Services. In 2026, MTC was named a Bellwether Award winner for innovative grant-funding partnerships.