Colleges in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro is a city in Kentucky. According to Census data, the population is 74,068 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Owensboro, Kentucky. In addition, there are 8 colleges located within 30 miles from Owensboro.
By school type, there are one public and four private schools. By school level, there are three 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Five schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Owensboro, Kentucky is $16,569 for Kentucky residents and $20,266 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 51.00% and the average SAT score is 1,010. A total of 6,124 students enrolled in schools in Owensboro, Kentucky, of which 1,509 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Owensboro, Kentucky
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Owensboro and 4 schools near Owensboro, Kentucky ordered by distance from Owensboro. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Owensboro | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brescia University Owensboro, KY Private, 4 years four-years | 0.86 miles | $30,450 | 646 | 43% | 9 to 1 | $17,020 | 35.0% | - |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY Private, 4 years four-years | 0.90 miles | $33,393 | 813 | 48% | 12 to 1 | - | 67.0% | 1,010 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro Owensboro, KY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 2.53 miles | $16,297 | 30 | 67% | 30 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro, KY Public, 2-4 years valid | 3.35 miles | $6,192 | 4,621 | 47% | 22 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville Evansville, IN Private, Less than 2 years valid | 25.48 miles | $16,297 | 40 | 55% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville Evansville, IN Private, Less than 2 years valid | 25.55 miles | $18,450 | 160 | 71% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Evansville Evansville, IN Private, 4 years four-years | 27.04 miles | $42,676 | 2,017 | 64% | 10 to 1 | $29,206 | 78.0% | - |
| Rogers Academy of Hair Design Evansville, IN Private, Less than 2 years valid | 28.90 miles | $18,850 | 93 | 60% | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Henderson Community College Henderson, KY Public, 2-4 years valid | 29.26 miles | $6,192 | 1,506 | 33% | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $20,266 | 6,124 | 51% | 15 to 1 | $17,020 | 51.0% | 1,010 |