- 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 15,287 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 15,287 students
- In-state tuition: $4,725
- Out-state tuition: $6,585
- Student-teacher ratio: 43:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Oakland Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 353 teachers has declined by 59% over five years.
Oakland Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
353 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Oakland Community College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 43:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Oakland Community College diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,287 students
2,473 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
4,490 students
889 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
10,797 students
1,584 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
15,287 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,490 students
961 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10,797 students
1,658 students
% Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
20%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
50%
60%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
6%
1%
% Unknown races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.60
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,700
$30,600
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,725 is less than the state average of $4,930. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,585 is less than the state average of $6,838. The out-state tuition has grown by 26% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,725
$4,930
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,585
$6,838
Tuition Notes
$45 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
89%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,750
$11,915
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
School Mascot
Owl
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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
How much does Oakland Community College cost?
Oakland Community College's tuition is approximately $4,725 for In-State students and $6,585 for Out-State students.
What is Oakland Community College's ranking?
Oakland Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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