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 Highlights
Oakland Community College serves 14,511 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 29%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 14,511 students
In-state tuition: $4,725
Out-state tuition: $6,585
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 37%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Oakland Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Oakland Community College diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,511 students
2,783 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
4,239 students
1,079 students
# Part-Time Students
10,272 students
1,704 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
101 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,239 students
1,115 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10,272 students
1,615 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
14%
12%
% White
63%
71%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
8%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.47
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
15%
21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.79%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,700
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,725 is less than the state average of $4,944. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,585 is less than the state average of $6,878. The out-state tuition has grown by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,725
$4,944
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,585
$6,878
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
54%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,750
$11,704
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Oakland Community College's tuition is approximately $4,725 for In-State students and $6,585 for Out-State students.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 14,511 students
In-state tuition: $4,725
Out-state tuition: $6,585
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 37%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
