Owens Community College

Also known as Owens State Community College

30335 Oregon Rd, Perrysburg, OH

Owens Community College is a state community college located just a few miles from downtown Toledo in Northwest Ohio, offering 130 different academic programs. Owens Community College offers continuing education and corporate training, in addition to its associate's degree or transfer programs. The Owens Corporate Training team models its services on professional training techniques endorsed by the Learning Resource Network (LERN).

Owens has two campus locations and several learning centers in the area. Classes are offered during the day, at night and on weekends, with many programs available online. The college's faculty members are excellent instructors and also practitioners of their field, with real-world knowledge.

Owens Community College has a Center for Professional Learning and Leadership, which provides teaching and learning-centered speakers and workshops that provide information and resources for enhancing student success. It also fosters best practices for teaching and learning, and facilitates professional development of faculty, students and staff.

History

Owens Community College was founded in 1965 as a technical institute. It became a technical college in 1967. It was chartered as a state community college in 1994, as part of a district that includes Lucas, Wood, Hancock, Ottawa and Sandusky counties. Since 1994, Owens Community College has become the fastest-growing institution of higher education in Northwest Ohio.

Academics

The academic calendar for Owens Community College follows the semester format with fall, spring and summer semesters.

Colleges and Schools

Schools and departments at Owens Community College include:

School of Arts & Sciences
School of Business & Information Systems
School of Health Sciences
School of Nursing
School of Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness
School of Technology
Fine Arts and Performing Arts Department
Natural Sciences Technologies
Skilled Trades Technologies
Transportation Technologies
Workforce and Community Services

Student Life

Students at Owens Community College can connect with others through many student activities, and more than 100 student clubs and organizations, as well as athletics and volunteer projects. Student groups cover interest areas such as health technologies, academics and education, honor societies, culture, religion, and more. Intramural sports at Owens include flag football, dodge ball, basketball, softball and volleyball.

Traditions

The school colors for Owens Community College are red and white. The athletic teams for Owens are nicknamed the "Express."

Athletics

The "Express" athletic teams compete in eight intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

Baseball
Basketball
Golf
Soccer

Women's Sports:

Basketball
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

Owens Community College has campus locations in Perrysburg Township and Findlay and learning centers in downtown Toledo and Maumee.

Community Life

Popular educational programs that Owens Community College offers to the community include:

Computer Training
Drug Free Workplace
Green Programs
Health Care
Leadership Series
Manufacturing Processes

The Owens Community College Office of Government Relations serves as a liaison between local community members and elected officials. It provides leadership for local, state and federal legislation, and is involved in many activities to advance this mission.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,100. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $20 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $4,000-$4,800
- Out-of-State: $8,000-$9,606
Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $170-$200 per unit
- Out-of-State: $330-$400 per unit
Some programs may have a frozen tuition rate, which means the tuition will stay the same for up to five years.

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	82%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	68%	$4,105
Receiving Student Loans	57%	$4,357

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Owens Community College may provide services to students including:

Online course work available
Classes offered on nights and weekends
Remedial instructional courses
Career path counseling
Work study style employment
Assisting students to find work
Day care for children

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Community colleges often offer both career training programs and options for students to transfer-out to four year institutions, which is why the table below is so important, it compares this school against community colleges in Ohio.

	Owens State Community College	Wood County	Ohio
Graduation Rate	6.8%	-	18.2%
Transfer-out Rate	17.4%	-	21.4%

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

Campus: Owens Community College

Dental Hygienist Program
- Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1974)
Dietetic Technician Program
- Accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (since 1988)
Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 2013)
- Compare all associate's degree in nursing (ADN) programs in Ohio
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program
- Accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (since 1998)
Radiology Technician Program
- Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1974)

Campus: Owens Community College - Oneida City Farm

Magnetic Resonance Technologist Program
- Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 2015)

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.