Owens Community College

https://www.owens.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,272

4.3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$8,861

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.93%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

7,516

25.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

24.4%

197 Graduates

About

Owens Community College is a higher education institution located in Wood County, OH. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Owens Community College were General Studies (312 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Police Science (58 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees).

In 2021, 1,847 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Owens Community College. 58.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,457 degrees), 10.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (140 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Owens Community College is $4,272, which is $−3,696 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Owens Community College is $4,272, which is $−3,696 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,861.

In 2021, 38% of undergraduate students attending Owens Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,272

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Owens Community College was $4,272. The cost of tuition at Owens Community College is $−3,696 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Owens Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,861

2021 Value

4.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Owens Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,861. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Owens Community College grew by 4.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Owens Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$4,864

Room and Board

$1,550

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Owens Community College was of $4,864 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.01% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,550. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.06% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Owens Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

38% of undergraduate students at Owens Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.56% with respect to 2020, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Owens Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.93%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Owens Community College was 2.93%, which represents 70 out of the 2387 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Owens Community College had a total enrollment of 7,516 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Owens Community College is 1,896 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,620. This means that 25.2% of students enrolled at Owens Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Owens Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.2% White, 8.83% Black or African American, 8.04% Hispanic or Latino, 3.06% Two or More Races, 0.998% Asian, 0.173% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0665% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Owens Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.8%), followed by White Male (31.1%) and Black or African American Female (6.12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

25.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Owens Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,516 students. The full-time enrollment at Owens Community College is 1,896 and the part-time enrollment is 5,620. This means that 25.2% of students enrolled at Owens Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Owens Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

52%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Owens Community College was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Owens Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Owens Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
5,574 enrolled students
Black or African American
664 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
604 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Owens Community College is 74.2% White, 8.83% Black or African American, 8.04% Hispanic or Latino, 3.06% Two or More Races, 0.998% Asian, 0.173% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0665% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 301 students (4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 325 more women than men received degrees from Owens Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Owens Community College is white (1,457 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (140 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Owens Community College is General Studies (312 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Police Science (58 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Owens Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (141 degrees awarded), Precision Production (73 degrees), and Protective Services (152 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Owens Community College are Registered nurses (1,355,644 people), Other managers (174,523 people), Medical & health services managers (157,921 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (142,355 people), and Police officers (134,976 people).

The most specialized majors at Owens Community College in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (141 degrees awarded), Precision Production (73 degrees), Protective Services (152 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (538 degrees), and Agriculture (32 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Owens Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Owens Community College are Engineering Technologies (141 degrees awarded), Precision Production (73 degrees), Protective Services (152 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (538 degrees), and Agriculture (32 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Owens Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,510,156 people), Elementary & secondary schools (397,962 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (350,592 people), Outpatient care centers (240,045 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (215,345 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Owens Community College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
226 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
214 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
67 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Owens Community College was General Studies with 226 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Owens Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

761

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,086

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 761 degrees were awarded to men at Owens Community College, which is 0.701 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,086).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Owens Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 164 degrees were awarded to men at Owens Community College in General Studies, which is 0.439 times less than the 374 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 374 degrees were awarded to men at Owens Community College in General Studies, which is 2.28 times more than the 164 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

20%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% of students graduating from Owens Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (34.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Owens Community College is Male and White (34.9% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.55% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,457 degrees awarded
Black or African American
140 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
129 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Owens Community College is white (1,457 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (140 degrees).

1.41% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
850 degrees awarded
White Male
607 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
95 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Owens Community College is white female (850 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (607 degrees).

Operations

Owens Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $4.64M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 486k (10.5%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Owens Community College had a total salary expenditure of 70.3M. Owens Community College employs 65 Professors, 18 Instructors and 14 Assistant professors. Most academics at Owens Community College are Female Professor (37), Male Professor (28), and Male Instructor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Owens Community College are: Management, with 68 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 68 employees, and Service with 43 employees.

Endowment

$4.64M

2021 Endowment

35.7%

growth from 2020

Owens Community College has an endowment valued at about $4.64M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Owens Community College grew 35.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $651k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Owens Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$29.3M

2021 Salaries

13.6%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Owens Community College paid a median of $29.3M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($70.3M) and a 13.6% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.63M

Instructional Salaries

111

Number of Employees

In 2021, Owens Community College paid a total of $6.63M to 111 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

65 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Owens Community College were Professor with 65 employees, Instructor with 18 employees, and Assistant professor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Owens Community College were Management with 68 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 68 employees, and Service with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Owens Community College was Female Professor with 37 employees, Male Professor with 28 employees, and Male Instructor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Owens Community College.