At Owens, students learn with emerging technologies, innovative instruction, quality programs and community service. Our students discover that there are many pathways that lead to their success. As a learning president and a teacher of learning, we are dedicated to supporting students, from their readiness and success at Owens, to their advancement and transfer to universities or preparedness and placement in the global job market. Owens Community College experience, and we look forward to serving you so that we may collaborate with our educational, industry and community partners to raise and leverage resources for education and workforce training. Together, our shared sense of purpose is to improve lives and to enrich our communities, which we do through the success of our graduates and students.
School Highlights
Owens Community College serves 11,259 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 11,259 students
In-state tuition: $3,903
Out-state tuition: $7,575
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 27%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Owens Community College has grown by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Owens Community College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,259 students
533 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
2,175 students
397 students
# Part-Time Students
9,084 students
360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
112 students
308 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,175 students
385 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,084 students
380 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
73%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2758%
0.5417%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2197%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,903 is less than the state average of $5,023. The in-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,575 is less than the state average of $10,825. The out-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,903
$5,023
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,575
$10,825
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,765
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Owens Community College began as a technical institute under the
jurisdiction of the Ohio Department of Education. The first classes
were offered in Toledo on September 13, 1965 with less than 200
students. Two years later, in 1967, the College was chartered by
the Ohio Board of Regents as a technical college. In 1983, Owens
Community College opened its Findlay-area campus at Cory and Davis
streets. In 1994, the College was chartered as a comprehensive
state community college with a district encompassing Lucas, Wood
and Hancock counties, and parts of Ottawa and Sandusky counties.
Owens continues to offer an affordable, quality education to those
who are seeking an associate degree, continuing education courses
and professional development. Owens Community College allows you to
complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree and then
transfer to any four-year college or university. To enhance this
process, Owens has cultivated transfer agreements with over 20 area
four-year colleges and universities. The Owens Community College
Toledo-area campus covers more than 280 acres and is located near
downtown Toledo. The new 60-acre Findlay-area campus is located at
3200 Bright Road on Findlay's northeast side. Between our two
campuses in Toledo and Findlay, Owens serves over 45,000 credit and
non-credit students annually, yet our average class size is just 15
students. Owens Community College offers more than 150 program
areas in Agriculture, Business, Fine and Performing Arts, Health,
Public Service, Skilled Trades, Transportation and Technology
Pre-Nursing, Skilled Trades and Criminal Justice are among the
fastest-growing programs at Owens Community College.
From business and healthcare to technology and skilled trades, the article showcases the breadth of options available to students seeking to enhance their knowledge, develop new skills, or pursue career advancement.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 11,259 students
In-state tuition: $3,903
Out-state tuition: $7,575
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 27%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,023 per year for in-state students and $10,825 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,816 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
