Owensboro Community and Technical College

4800 New Hartford Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
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  • 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 4,156 students (39% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 16%.
  • Owensboro Community and Technical College is the only community colleges within Daviess County, KY.
  • The nearest community college to Owensboro Community and Technical College is Henderson Community College (31.6 miles away).

Top Placements

Owensboro Community and Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kentucky for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 146 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Owensboro Community and Technical College(KY) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsLess than 2 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty146 staff97 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Owensboro Community and Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Owensboro Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.13 is less than the state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment4,156 students3,252 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio28:127:1
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# Full-Time Students1,637 students1,360 students
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# Part-Time Students2,519 students1,892 students
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% Hispanic
2%
3%
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% Black
3%
8%
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% White
93%
84%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score0.130.29
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College Completion Rate
31%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,100$29,400
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $3,624 is less than the state average of $4,996. The in-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $12,456 is less than the state average of $12,836. The out-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,624$4,996
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Out-State Tuition Fees$12,456$12,836
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%97%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,796$14,296
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,546$6,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 4,156 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,624
  • Out-state tuition: $12,456
  • Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 7%
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For Kentucky public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,996 per year for in-state students and $12,836 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,961 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kentucky community colleges have a diversity score of 0.29, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Kentucky is Sullivan University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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