Owensboro Community and Technical College
- 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 Highlights
Owensboro Community and Technical College serves 4,004 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 22%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 4,004 students
- In-state tuition: $3,624
- Out-state tuition: $12,456
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 12%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Owensboro Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 243 teachers has grown by 22% over five years.
Owensboro Community and Technical College
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
243 staff
228 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Owensboro Community and Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five years.
The Owensboro Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,004 students
3,458 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,622 students
1,264 students
# Part-Time Students
2,382 students
2,194 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
88%
78%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.38
College Completion Rate
38%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,100
$29,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,624 is less than the state average of $3,629. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,456 is more than the state average of $12,449. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,624
$3,629
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,456
$12,449
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
98%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,877
$12,168
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
87%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
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