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Owens Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 52%
On-time graduation rate 24%

Located in Perrysburg, Ohio, Owens is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Owens Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Owens Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Owens emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Owens is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Owens is 52% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Owens do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,510

Cost of attendance at Owens Community College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,782

Cost of attendance at Owens Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 63 of freshman students at Owens Community College received on average $4,331 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,331
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 289 44% $4,328 $1,250,863
Other Federal Grant 331 51% $4,376 $1,448,440
State Grant/Scholarships 3 0% $4,494 $13,481
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 122 19% $2,680 $326,924
Total Grant & Scholarships 413 63% $4,331 $1,788,845

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Owens Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Owens Community College students is 24.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 21.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.9%.

24.4%

  • African American 4.5% 4 students
  • white 29.8% 164 students
  • unknown 43.8% 7 students
  • hispanic 16.8% 15 students
  • Mixed Race 11.6% 5 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Owens Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Owens Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training