Public community college in Ohio offering 160+ flexible programs from certificates to bachelor's degrees.
Owens offers associate degrees, certificates, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Program categories include Business & Hospitality, Science & Technology, Liberal Arts, and Nursing & Health Professions. The college partners with Lourdes University through the 60/60 program, allowing allied health students to earn a baccalaureate degree. Post-Secondary Enrollment Options enable qualified high school students to earn college credit at no cost through Ohio state funding.
The Toledo-area campus in Perrysburg spans over 280 acres and includes the Center for Emergency Preparedness (opened 2007), a $20.5 million facility with state-of-the-art training props including a Boeing 727-100. The Findlay campus opened in 1983 and covers 60+ acres. Both campuses offer fitness centers, libraries, dining services, and student support resources including tutoring, counseling, and career services.
New students complete an online application and submit transcripts for course placement. The college offers pathways for returning students, visiting/transient students, international students, early admit high school students (grades 9–12), and College Credit Plus participants. Orientation is available online or in person. Financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans help make education affordable.
The Owens Express compete in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference with men's basketball and baseball, and women's basketball, volleyball, and softball. Notable alumni include ice dancers Madison and Keiffer Hubbell, and basketball players Bill Laimbeer and James Kelly. The college reports strong employment outcomes, with entry-level roles in Computer Networking & Systems Administration offering $60K+ salaries in Ohio.