Glen Oaks Community College

62249 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032-9719

Tel: (269)467-9945

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 1,104 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 31%.
Glen Oaks Community College is the only community colleges within Saint Joseph County, MI.
The nearest community college to Glen Oaks Community College is Harrison College-Elkhart (24.8 miles away).

Top Placements (Michigan)

Listed among the top community colleges in Michigan for:

	Glen Oaks Community College	(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	28 staff	100 staff

The student population of Glen Oaks Community College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Glen Oaks Community College diversity score of 0.21 is less than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has grown by 169% over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,104 students	3,505 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	39:1	35:1

# Full-Time Students	389 students	1,591 students

# Part-Time Students	715 students	1,914 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	-	1%

% Asian	2%	2%

% Hispanic	4%	3%

% Black	1%	14%

% White	89%	69%

% Two or more races	1%	2%

% Unknown races	2%	8%

Diversity Score	0.21	0.50

College Completion Rate	26%	14%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$29,400	$31,100

The public in-state tuition of $4,476 is less than the state average of $5,223. The in-state tuition has grown by 26% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,268 is less than the state average of $7,110. The out-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,476	$5,223

Out-State Tuition Fees	$5,268	$7,110

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	85%	89%

Median Debt for Graduates	$10,667	$13,600

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,000	$6,000

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Glen Oaks Community College is Harrison College-Elkhart (24.8 miles away).