Glen Oaks Community College
- Our mission is to provide excellence in education, whether your requirement is completion of transfer courses, vocational-technical programs, distance learning programs, or continuing education programs. Our dedicated professional faculty and staff are committed to your successful learning experience and to the achievement of your future goals.
School Highlights
Glen Oaks Community College serves 1,175 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 33%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,175 students
- In-state tuition: $4,476
- Out-state tuition: $5,268
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 23%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Glen Oaks Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 26% over five years.
Glen Oaks Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
91 staff
224 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Glen Oaks Community College has grown by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 39:1 over five years.
The Glen Oaks Community College diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,175 students
3,456 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
407 students
1,325 students
# Part-Time Students
768 students
2,131 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
108 students
186 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
5%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
77%
67%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.52
College Completion Rate
26%
19%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,400
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,476 is less than the state average of $4,914. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,268 is less than the state average of $6,836. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,476
$4,914
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,268
$6,836
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,520
$11,637
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Glen Oaks Community College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution, encompassing a commitment to college transfer courses, vocational-technical education programs, lifelong education, community services, and student support programs. Glen Oaks Community College is committed to excellence in teaching and learning, providing a supportive environment and maintaining high expectations for achievement. The Glen Oaks environment is characterized by a genuine, caring, concern for all individuals. Glen Oaks is committed to being an integral part of the community it serves. All citizens who can benefit should have access to the College's programs and services. Glen Oaks prides itself on the fact that thousands of its graduates have successfully transferred to 4-year colleges and universities and gone on to make significant contributions in their chosen career fields. Smooth transfer of credits from Glen Oaks is assured if you fulfill the requirements for the transfer associate degrees. Glen Oaks Community College received approval from the State of Michigan in 1965 to offer collegiate level courses. Full accreditation status was conferred upon Glen Oaks by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (NCA) in April, 1975.
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