
Davis College traces its origins to business education in Toledo in 1858. Its long history helps explain its emphasis on career-oriented instruction, although its current programs and credentials should be evaluated on their present-day requirements rather than the institution's age.
Institutional names can change over time. Applicants reviewing a catalog, accreditation listing, transcript policy, or financial aid document should confirm that it applies to the Toledo institution and to the name under which they will enroll.
Davis College is a small, career-focused institution rather than a university organized around a broad set of academic colleges. Business administration is among the fields associated with the institution. Applicants should use the current catalog to identify the exact credential, curriculum, delivery format, and campus availability of any program they are considering.
For a career-specific program, the most useful comparison is often between required courses and the qualifications sought by employers or licensing bodies - not simply between program titles. Students planning to pursue a later degree should also check whether the credential and its individual courses are likely to transfer.
Davis College is located in Toledo, Ohio. Its setting is relevant to students who expect to commute, arrange their own housing, or seek work and internships in the Toledo area.
Toledo Express Airport serves the region, but everyday travel is more likely to depend on a student's commute and class schedule. First-year students are permitted to park a car on campus; applicants who plan to drive should confirm current parking rules and any associated charges.
Davis College's educational identity centers on career preparation and practical learning. That emphasis is consistent with its business-education origins, but a stated mission is not, by itself, evidence of a particular employment outcome.
Prospective students can assess how that purpose translates into practice by examining course descriptions, hands-on assignments, career services, and any program-specific professional requirements. The current institutional catalog is the appropriate place to check the school's formally adopted mission language.
Name of the institution
Davis College-OhioLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Two-year collegeMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
QuartersFoundation year
1858Davis College-Ohio is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Certificate of less than 1 year
Certificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degreeData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.