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Average
Score: 51/100

Orion Technical College

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Davenport, Iowa 52807
🌐 orion.edu/iowa
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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 80%
Outcomes
B+
75/100
Affordability
D
40/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
F
30/100
Prestige
D
33/100

Quick Stats

73
Total Enrollment
80%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
For parents & investors

The Orion Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $375,981
  • Avg rent near campus: $802/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 52753 (5.8% cap, Le Claire)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $14,700 $14,700

Financial Aid

86%
Receive Any Aid
76%
Receive Pell Grants
81%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

73
Total Students
48%
Women
51%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Hispanic 14%
Black 23%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 85%
Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 51%
25-64 (Adult) 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Orion Technical College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Orion Technical College?
Tuition at Orion Technical College is $14,700 for in-state students and $14,700 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Orion Technical College?
The graduation rate at Orion Technical College is 80%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Orion Technical College a good school?
Orion Technical College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Orion Technical College?
Orion Technical College has a total enrollment of 73 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology