Owens Community College

30335 Oregon Rd
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • 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 22:1.
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)

Top Rankings

Owens Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 655 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Owens Community College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
655 staff
93 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

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
757 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
2,175 students
397 students
# Part-Time Students
9,084 students
360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
112 students
313 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
434 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)
28%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
22%
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 $5,163. 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 $10,843. The out-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,903
$5,163
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,575
$10,843
% 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Owens Community College cost?
Owens Community College's tuition is approximately $3,903 for In-State students and $7,575 for Out-State students.
What schools are Owens Community College often compared to?
Owens Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Sinclair Community College, Columbus State Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Owens Community College's ranking?
Owens Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

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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)

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Did You Know?

For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,163 per year for in-state students and $10,843 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,014 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 70%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Ohio is International College of Broadcasting. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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