Oakland Community College
2480 Opdyke Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304-2266 -
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School Notes Overview:
OCC is a student-centered institution which provides high quality learning opportunities and services for individuals, communities, and organizations on an accessible, affordable basis....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Oakland County, MI | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 7,931 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 16,192 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 24,123 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 52% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 21% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,451 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 23% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,375 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 7% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,123 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 25% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,472 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- With a student enrollment of 75,000, we are the largest community college in Michigan and the 14th largest in the United States. Our five campuses are located at strategic points throughout Oakland County: Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills, Waterford, Royal Oak and Southfield. OCC offers degrees and certificates in more than 125 career fields, as well as university transfer degrees in business, science and the liberal arts.
- The Oakland Community College District was established by the electorate of Oakland County, Michigan, on June 8, 1964. The area served encompasses almost 900 square miles and has an assessed valuation of over $25 billion.
- The College opened in September 1965, with a record community college initial enrollment of 3,860 students on two campuses - Highland Lakes, a renovated hospital in Union Lake, and Auburn Hills, a former Army Nike missile site in Auburn Heights.
- Occupying a nine-acre site on Opdyke Road in Bloomfield Hills, the George A. Bee Administration Center, also known as the District Office, serves as the administrative center for the College. Collegewide administrative support and operational services are housed here to help the College operate more efficiently. Its central location offers another convenient point in the County for the provision of student and community services.
- OCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
In the News:
- MORE LIVE MUSIC: Top club picks (Detroit Free Press)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 07:28:10 am
Hotel Grill: The Tequila Mockingbirds, 8 p.m. Sat. 2651 W. Jefferson, Trenton. 734-671-5676. Ann Arbor District Library-Downtown Branch: Wizard Rock Concert, with Tonks and the Aurors. In celebration of Teen Read Week, 7 p.m. Tue. 343 S. Fifth, Ann Arbor. 734-327-8301. - Farmington boys prepare to defend city title (Farmington Observer)
posted on October 4, 2009 at 11:09:07 am
Farmington High runners will have two reasons and double the motivation to run well and win the annual city meet in boys cross country Monday. - City meet to decide dual title, too (Farmington Observer)
posted on October 1, 2009 at 11:18:40 am
The stage is set for a showdown Monday between the Farmington and North Farmington girls cross country teams. - the week ahead (Farmington Observer)
posted on September 20, 2009 at 11:07:36 am
PREP FOOTBALL - Raiders charge to OAA wins (Farmington Observer)
posted on September 17, 2009 at 11:18:54 am
North Farmington runners served notice Monday they intend to be a factor in the race for the OAA White Division girls cross country championship.
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