Owensboro, KY · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Owensboro Community and Technical College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 4,694-student campus.

0.00
Incidents / 1k students
#675
Rank of 3,050
#18
KY rank
4,694
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Owensboro Community and Technical College reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #675 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.

0.00
incidents / 1,000 students
#675
of 3,050 ranked nationally
82%
safer than ranked campuses its size
0
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

No change

Owensboro Community and Technical College was unchanged from 0 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Owensboro Community and Technical College is a Public institution located in Owensboro, KY, enrolling approximately 4,694 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within KY, it ranks #18 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 4,694 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Owensboro Community and Technical College is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in KY averaging 1.41 incidents per 1,000 students, Owensboro Community and Technical College reports 100% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

0.00 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#675

Above-average safety

State Rank (KY)

#18

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Where Owensboro Community and Technical College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

0 Safer than most safer than 82% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Owensboro Community and Technical College percentile rank 77.9%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #675 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Owensboro Community and Technical College reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$4,728
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,432
Avg Net Price
$5,800
Median Debt
$7,933
Pell Grant Recipients
31%
How does this cost rank in KY? →

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$31,283
Median Earnings (10yr)
$35,798
Loan Repayment (3yr)
45%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Owensboro Community and Technical College: on-campus incidents by year

Stable

0 202120222023 0 0 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

Owensboro Community and Technical College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

KY

Owensboro Community and Technical College

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#675
Enrollment
4,694
Data year
2023

SC

Winthrop University

5.54 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,633
Enrollment
4,694
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC · 4,694 enrolled
Safety Score 5.54
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC · 4,680 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester, MN · 4,714 enrolled
Safety Score 0.21
College of Marin
Kentfield, CA · 4,673 enrolled
Safety Score 1.07
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL · 4,673 enrolled
Safety Score 0.21

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Owensboro Community and Technical College nationally (rank #675), regardless of size or state.

Beckfield College-Florence
Florence, KY
National Rank #674
Moore Norman Technology Center
Norman, OK
National Rank #676
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK
National Rank #673
Red River Technology Center
Duncan, OK
National Rank #677
Antioch University-Seattle
Seattle, WA
National Rank #672

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Owensboro Community and Technical College safe?
Owensboro Community and Technical College has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #675 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Owensboro Community and Technical College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Owensboro Community and Technical College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in KY.
Does Owensboro Community and Technical College have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.

Understanding Owensboro Community and Technical College's Safety Profile

Owensboro Community and Technical College in Owensboro, KY enrolls 4,694 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #675 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.

What this means for you

Owensboro Community and Technical College's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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