Owensboro Community And Technical College
School Notes Overview:
The mission of the college is to educate, lead, and serve all citizens who choose to enhance their lives and community as lifelong learners by pursuing a comprehensive curriculum fulfilling the first two years of a baccalaureate program; a certificate, diploma, and/or associate degree; customized business and industry training; educational opportunities through Adult Basic Education, community service, continuing education, and professional development....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Daviess County, KY | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,604 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,580 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 5,184 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 93% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 57% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,747 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 79% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,344 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 3% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,048 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 15% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $1,989 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Owensboro Community and Technical College is located in beautiful Owensboro, Kentucky located along the southern banks of the Ohio River. Owensboro is the industrial and cultural hub of western Kentucky and is the third largest city in terms of population in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
- Owensboro Community and Technical College includes three campuses and off-site locations in Daviess, Ohio, Hancock and McLean counties. We also serve students from Southern Indiana and other counties in Kentucky. A variety of program -delivery options are available, including evening, weekend, on-line and KET telecourses as well as on-site customized training courses.
- On it's three campuses, a comprehensive curriculum for technical and career programs is provided leading to certificates, diplomas and associate degrees preparing graduates for employment. OCTC provides two guaranteed transfer Associate Degrees, thirteen Associate in Applied Science Degrees, and twenty-two diploma and certificate programs from which students can choose.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- WKU Signs Admissions Agreement With Other Kentucky Institutions (WBKO Bowling Green)
posted on September 24, 2009 at 08:32:39 pm
Western Kentucky University has signed joint admissions agreements with Madisonville Community College and Owensboro Community and Technical College that will offer students a seamless path to a four-year degree. - KCTCS Ready to Welcome Additional Veterans (PRWeb)
posted on August 5, 2009 at 04:12:23 pm
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) stands ready to educate a new generation of veterans as the federal government ushers in the most comprehensive veterans post-secondary education benefits since the 1944 G.I. Bill. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2720774.htm - Owensboro responders training for disaster (14 WFIE Evansville)
posted on July 16, 2009 at 01:34:41 am
The responders are going through the 16 hour course. - Education notes: July 8 (Lexington Herald-Leader)
posted on July 8, 2009 at 10:19:53 am
awards/recognition â– Thirty-two of Kentucky's top college students were honored as memb - OCTC president removed from office (14 WFIE Evansville)
posted on July 3, 2009 at 09:59:29 pm
Paula Gastenveld was the former president.
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