Owensboro Community and Technical College
Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) is located in Owensboro, Kentucky. This public college has an open-admissions and it is a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The school was formed when the Owensboro Community College and the Owensboro Technical College consolidated.
OCTC offers students many academic opportunities. Students will find several associate degree programs and several technical and vocational certificate opportunities, as well as courses that offer diplomas. OCTC has been serving the community for many years and has gained a reputation as a fantastic school over this time.
OCTC provides an ADN and a bridge program for LPNs who wish to become RNs. Students have had great success with the NCLEX exam and enjoy passing percentages that are much higher than the national average. The school has great instructors and a program that gives students all that they need to find success as professional registered nurses.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
Number of Students3,787 |
Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate58% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 6 | 28 |
Certificate | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/2003 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $162/credit | |
In State Students | $162/credit | |
Out of State Students | $567/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $7,290 | $7,290 | $25,515 |
ADN | 70 | $11,340 | $11,340 | $39,690 |
BSN | 125 | $20,250 | $20,250 | $70,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Owensboro Community and Technical College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 62% | $3,989 |
Other Federal Grant | 6% | $792 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 84% | $1,861 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $3,304 |
Federal Student Loans | 22% | $4,376 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,809
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$5,239 |
$30,001 to $48,000$5,539 |
$48,001 to $75,000$7,162 |
$75,001 to $110,000$9,952 |
Over $110,000$10,474 |
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Student Population
3,787
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,026
Women
1,761
Men
40%
Full-time
60%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
89% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Hispanic |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kentucky state board of nursing.