Colleges · Owensboro
Colleges in Owensboro, KY
Owensboro is home to 3 colleges with about 4,685 students on campus. The largest is Owensboro Community and Technical College, the most selective Brescia University (admits 35%).
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
3degree-granting, in Owensboro
Students on campus
4,685fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Owensboro Community and Technical College3,537 on campus
Most selective
Brescia Universityadmits 35% of applicants
Lowest net price
Brescia University$8,709 a year after aid
Every college
All 3 colleges in Owensboro
Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · 3,537 on campus
Openadmitted$6knet price54%graduate$36kearnings
Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 724 on campus
72%admitted$17knet price47%graduate$47kearnings
Brescia UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 424 on campus
35%admitted$9knet price54%graduate$46kearnings
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Owensboro: Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Owensboro
2 more colleges are within 30 miles of Owensboro.
University of EvansvilleUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Evansville27 mi2,033 studentsHenderson Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Henderson29.2 mi1,144 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Owensboro. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.