Owensboro Community and Technical College is a public community college located in Owensboro, KY. It offers 97 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 11 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2025 tuition & fees of Owensboro Community and Technical College is $4,728 for Kentucky residents and $6,432 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Kentucky public community colleges' average ($6,442).

The school has 4,875 students, which is higher than Kentucky community collleges' average (3,179). In addition, 1,271 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Kentucky community colleges.


2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2024-2025 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Owensboro Community and Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Kentucky community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance - Owensboro Community and Technica
Kentucky ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,728$6,432
Books & Supplies$1,268
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,416
Average Financial Aid$3,628
Cost of Attendance$18,412$20,116
After Financial Aid$14,784$16,488
Owensboro Community and Technica Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Kentucky ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Owensboro Community and Technical College$4,728$6,432
Public Community Colleges in Kentucky$4,738$6,442
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Owensboro Community and Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs74NOT OFFERED
Total Programs6928NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agricultural Production OperationsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 21 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 24 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/Assistant5 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 430 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Carpentry/Carpenter NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician76 completers
57 completers
NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/PlumberNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant6 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder49 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and ArtisanryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary9 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)15 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 65 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management1 completers
66 completers
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary2 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,875 students at Owensboro Community and Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,096 male students and 2,598 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,6941,4993,195
Male Students2,0966491,447
Female Students2,5988501,748

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 4,875 total students, 2,597 students enrolled through distance learning (1,271 students enrolled exclusively and 1,326 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,875
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,271
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,326
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,278

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Owensboro Community and Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address4800 New Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY
Phone270-686-4400
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »In-State$4,728
Out-of-State$6,432
Student Population »4,875 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »54%
Transfer-out Rate6%
Retention Rate69% (Full-time)
56% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,628
Students to Faculty21:1 (4.76%)