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Originally founded as a technical institute in 1965, Owens was fully chartered as a comprehensive community college in 1994. Through its relatively brief history, Owens has experienced such success and explosive growth that its enrollment has more than doubled since 1994 and reached an all-time high of 23,606 in 2009.
Known for its innovative approaches to practical education and more than 130 program areas plus the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, Owens is one of the largest community colleges in Ohio with campuses in Perrysburg Township and Findlay and two free-standing learning centers in downtown Toledo and Maumee. Owens also offers degrees online.
The classroom experience features students from diverse backgrounds who succeed by learning not only from teaching-focused faculty, but also from each other. Away from class, students have the opportunity to get involved with more than 60 clubs and organizations, intramural sports or community service.
The Office of Veterans Services opened in 2011 to provide better care and service for a growing number of veteran students. Staffed by military veteran personnel, the office strives to help veterans transition to student life and find their place at Owens.
Meet Our Students
Jeff Goetz - Owens Community College
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy
Marines, Military Police
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Military-wide they preach camaraderie. That’s what instilled in us. … A lot of problems students might have in their personal lives or academically or whatever the case might be, they won’t have to deal with it alone. There’s the club and members to help each other.
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Meet Our Students
Jeff Goetz - Owens Community College
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy
Marines, Military Police
View Profile
Military-wide they preach camaraderie. That’s what instilled in us. … A lot of problems students might have in their personal lives or academically or whatever the case might be, they won’t have to deal with it alone. There’s the club and members to help each other.
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Students
Number of military or veteran students enrolled320
Number of total students enrolled17,170
Number of military dependents enrolled70
Graduation rate for Non-veterans8.00%
Military Support
| Support | |
 | Service members Opportunity Colleges Consortium member (SOC) |
| Offers ROTC program or participate in cross-town ROTC program |
| Has full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff |
| Advisor on staff that assists veterans with career placement |
 | Veteran counselors liaise with local VET REPS to help with career placement |
| Identifies military dependents on campus |
| Has child care facilities on campus |
| Child care facilities subsidized for military dependents |
| Social Outlets | |
| Has campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans |
| Has veteran clubs or associations on campus |
| Has a chapter of the Student Veterans of America on campus |
| Has virtual veteran clubs or associations |
| Has veteran specific page on website |
| Has spouse clubs/associations on campus |
| Has a military spouse specific page on its Web site |
| Installation/Base Support | |
| Provides support to specific military installations |
Programs to support faculty in terms of their knowledge and understandingOwens Community College has an Office of Veterans Services with a full time director and a full time Veterans Services Representative.
Student Veteran AssociationsOwens Student Veterans Club
Policy concerning students who are involuntarily activated for military serviceFor active duty servicemembers as well as Reservist and National Guardsmen, Coast Guard, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)Students who are conscripted into or called to active duty the U.S. armed forces (e.g. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, National Guard and Reserves, or Coast Guard), or called to active military may receive a full refund but no academic credit. A copy of the student’s military ID, and copy of active duty military member’s orders showing date of assignment to active duty military orders is required
Why this school is an excellent choice for military membersWe know that balancing college life with your many military, career, family and personal responsibilities can be extremely challenging. We want to help you achieve your personal goals and to get the most out of your college education. Owens Community College has one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. The Office of Veterans Services, staffed 100 percent by veterans, aims to facilitate the student veterans' success by providing support, resources and information that meet his/her unique needs as a veteran and student.