Owensboro Community and Technical College

What Owensboro Community and Technical College does

Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) is a public community college established in 1987 and headquartered at 4800 New Hartford Road in Owensboro, Kentucky. The college operates as one of 16 institutions within the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS), a state-government entity, and serves a four-county service area in western Kentucky. OCTC delivers associate degrees (Arts, Science, Fine Arts), diplomas, and certificates across healthcare (Nursing, Surgical Technology, Radiography, Medical Assisting, Veterinary Technology), advanced manufacturing, welding, electrical technology, transportation, criminal justice, and general transfer pathways. The institution maintains three primary campuses in Owensboro (Main, Downtown, Southeastern) plus instructional sites at five regional high schools, an IBEW Local 1701 training facility in Philpot, the Owensboro Innovation Campus business accelerator, and centers in Hartford and Lewisport.

The technology backbone consists of standard higher education platforms shared across the KCTCS system: Blackboard LMS for course delivery, PeopleSoft SIS for enrollment and records, Office 365 for student productivity, BibliU for digital textbooks with Day-One access, EdReady and KYOTE for placement testing, and EBSCO/Gale/Films on Demand for library research. Student support is delivered through a 24/7 Go KCTCS! Support Center, a Teaching and Learning Center, a 75+ station CyberCenter, and specialized services including TRiO, Pathfinder Den academic advising, and a Counseling Center with accessibility coordination.

OCTC's revenue model combines per-credit tuition ($195 resident, $97 dual credit, $270 nonresident) and mandatory fees ($8/credit BuildSmart fee, $20/credit distance learning fee) with state appropriations and federal financial aid (Pell, SEOG, GI Bill, KEES, CAP). The college offers the lowest tuition in Kentucky and participates in Work Ready KY for free workforce tuition. Customer segments are diversified across traditional students, dual credit high schoolers, military veterans, adult learners, and regional employer/workforce partners (IBEW, healthcare systems, manufacturing firms). Distribution is multi-channel: direct on-campus enrollment, high school dual credit partnerships, KCTCS system-wide services, and online/distance learning through Blackboard.

Name

Owensboro Community and Technical College

Legal name

Owensboro Community and Technical College

Website

https://owensboro.kctcs.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Owensboro Community and Technical College is a public community college within Kentucky's KCTCS system, offering associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas in healthcare, manufacturing, trades, and transfer pathways to students across western Kentucky at the state's lowest tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training
• Technical career training
• Dual credit courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Owensboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The college charges tuition per credit hour with different rates for resident students ($195/credit), dual credit students ($97/credit), nonresident students ($270/credit), and online-only courses ($195/credit). Additional mandatory fees include $8/credit hour and a $20/credit hour distance learner fee for online courses.
2. State Funding and Tax Support: As a public community college within the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS), OCTC receives state government funding and operates with tax-supported infrastructure as part of Kentucky's public higher education system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) is a public community college that delivers higher education through associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and workforce training programs. It offers academic programs in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, transportation, welding, criminal justice, business, and general transfer pathways, delivered across three main campuses plus instructional sites at area high schools.

Product overview

Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of higher education products and services structured as a multi-campus community college within the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS). The core educational offerings include Associate Degrees (Arts, Science, Fine Arts), Certificates, and Diplomas across healthcare (Nursing, Surgical Technology, Radiography, Medical Assisting), technical fields (Advanced Manufacturing, Welding, Electrical Technology, Transportation), and business/social sciences (Criminal Justice). The college operates three main campuses (Main Campus, Downtown Campus, Southeastern Campus) plus instructional sites at area high schools and workforce centers. Student services are delivered through integrated technology platforms including Blackboard LMS, PeopleSoft student information system, BibliU digital bookstore, and comprehensive library databases (EBSCOhost, Gale, Films on Demand). Financial support products include federal aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants), state programs (KHEAA-administered CAP Grant, KEES, Dual Credit Scholarship), and veteran services (VA Education Benefits, Kentucky Tuition Waiver). Specialized support programs include TRiO, Ready to Work, Teaching and Learning Center, and 24/7 GO KCTCS! Student Service Center. The college also offers dual credit programs through Discover College for high school students and Workforce Solutions for adult education and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degrees
• Certificates and Diplomas
• Nursing (RN) Program
• Veterinary Technology Program
• Surgical Technology Program
• Radiography Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Lowest tuition in Kentucky - for the cost of one year at a university, students could go for two years at OCTC
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Greater Owensboro Regional AI Seminar PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026Four organizations in the Greater Owensboro region are partnering to host a community AI seminar 'From Chat to Change: Leading in the Age of Artificial Intelligence' at OCTC. The seminar aims to help residents understand how AI is reshaping workplaces and business operations.
• Wendell FosterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 December 2025OCTC students from Owensboro Innovation Academy partnered with Wendell Foster to modify electronic toys for children with disabilities. Students rewired toys and added accessible switches and buttons, many 3D-printed. Adapted toys were gifted to children nominated by Wendell Foster's outpatient therapists. Both organizations expressed interest in expanding the partnership next year.
• City of Owensboro (Owensboro Transit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrent OCTC students receive free transportation on the Owensboro Transit System through a partnership with the City of Owensboro. Students simply present their student ID to ride. This addresses transportation barriers for students who might otherwise struggle to attend classes.
• IBEW Local 1701coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCTC utilizes a portion of the IBEW Local 1701 facility in Philpot, KY to offer specialized industry training specific to the electrical trade. The partnership provides hands-on electrical technology training aligned with union apprenticeship standards.
• Work Ready KentuckycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOCTC participates in the Work Ready KY program providing free tuition for training in high-paying, in-demand jobs in four months or less. Students receive hands-on experience from faculty with current industry skills, then transition directly to employment.
• Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS)coreOthersOCTC is one of 16 colleges in the KCTCS system, Kentucky's largest higher education provider. The system provides shared technology infrastructure (Blackboard LMS, PeopleSoft SIS), centralized financial aid processing, common curriculum standards, and collective purchasing power.
• KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services - Department for Community Based ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReady to Work (RTW) is a partnership between KCTCS and the KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services. The program assists low-income parents receiving KTAP who need to complete GED or college enrollment. RTW provides support services including work study, advocacy, mentoring, and job training while balancing family obligations.
• Regional K-12 School DistrictscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOCTC partners with Daviess County Schools, Owensboro Public Schools, Breckinridge County Schools, Ohio County Schools, and Hancock County Schools to provide dual credit opportunities at high school facilities. This includes instructional sites at Apollo High School, Breckinridge County Area Technology Center, Henderson County High School, Ohio County Area Technology Center, and Owensboro Innovation Campus.
• Audubon Area Head StartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Dar-Nek Family Development Center on OCTC's main campus is operated by Audubon Area Head Start program. The facility serves children 6 weeks to 5 years and is a Full Day/Full Year licensed childcare center, supporting student parents in completing their education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bluegrass Community and Technical College: Lexington-based KCTCS college offering the same associate degrees, technical certificates, dual credit, and workforce training under the same system pricing and curriculum framework as OCTC.
• Jefferson Community and Technical College: Largest college within the same KCTCS system, located in Louisville. Offers associate degrees, certificates, and technical training using identical shared systems (Blackboard, PeopleSoft) and tuition structure, making it the most direct comparable peer.
• Maysville Community and Technical College: KCTCS college serving a rural Kentucky service area comparable to OCTC's, offering the same shared associate degree and technical certificate catalog.
• Henderson Community College: Neighboring KCTCS college in Henderson, KY — geographically adjacent to OCTC's service area and competing for similar students in western Kentucky under identical pricing and system infrastructure.
• Elizabethtown Community and Technical College: KCTCS college in Elizabethtown, KY with the same dual mission of transfer and technical training under the unified KCTCS tuition and system framework as OCTC.
• West Kentucky Community and Technical College: Paducah-based KCTCS college with comparable program mix in healthcare, manufacturing, and technical fields, serving a similar rural Kentucky service area as OCTC.
• Madisonville Community College: KCTCS college in Madisonville, KY serving a comparable small-city western Kentucky catchment with similar associate degree and technical program offerings.
• Hopkinsville Community College: KCTCS college in Hopkinsville, KY offering the same shared curriculum, dual credit, and workforce programs targeting a similar regional community college student base as OCTC.

Broad incumbents

• Western Kentucky University: Regional four-year public university located in Bowling Green, ~50 miles from Owensboro. Competes for transfer-bound and dual-credit students and is a major destination for OCTC transfer pathways.

Regional players

• Ivy Tech Community College: Indiana's statewide community college system; OCTC has reciprocity arrangements with several Indiana counties giving resident tuition to nearby Dubois, Perry, Pike, Spencer, and Warrick county residents, making Ivy Tech an adjacent-market peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OCTC_Tweets
• YouTubeyoutube.com/Owensboroctc123
• Facebookfacebook.com/OwensboroCTC
• Instagraminstagram.com/owensboroctc

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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