Best Oakland County Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 community colleges serving 19,919 students in Oakland County County, Michigan. The student:teacher ratio is :1.

Community Colleges in Oakland County (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Baker College of Auburn Hills
Private, non-profit
1500 University Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 340-0600
Enrollment: 2,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Private-state tuition: $8,280 Minority enrollment: 20%
Carnegie Institute
Private for-profit
550 Stephenson Hwy Suite 100
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 589-1078
Enrollment: 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Dorsey College
Private for-profit
31739 John R Road
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 585-9200
Enrollment: 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Oakland Community College
Public
2900 Featherstone Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 232-4100
Enrollment: 15,287 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 In-state tuition: $4,725 Out-state tuition: $6,585 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rochester University
Private not-for-profit
800 West Avon Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
(248) 218-2011
Enrollment: 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Acceptance rate: 98% Private-state tuition: $20,486 Minority enrollment: 40%
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Community Colleges in Oakland County, MI (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
26999 Central Park Blvd., Ste. 125
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 213-1610
Enrollment: 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 70% Private-state tuition: $16,888 Minority enrollment: 63%
1522 E Big Beaver Rd
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 524-1800
Enrollment: 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 79% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 38%

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How many community colleges are located in Oakland County, MI?
There are 5 community colleges serving 19,919 students in Oakland County, MI.

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