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 15,211 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 33%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 15,211 students
In-state tuition: $4,725
Out-state tuition: $6,585
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 42%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Oakland Community College has declined by 36% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 44:1 over five years.
The Oakland Community College diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,211 students
3,456 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
3,776 students
1,325 students
# Part-Time Students
11,435 students
2,131 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
186 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
18%
14%
% White
58%
67%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
7%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.52
College Completion Rate
12%
19%
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 $4,914. 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 $6,836. The out-state tuition has grown by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,725
$4,914
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,585
$6,836
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
45%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,637
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (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.
No matter where you choose to go to college you'll have to take some kind of standardized test. The GRE is often required for graduate programs, but it may also benefit your community college application.
Education becomes more expensive with each passing year so it is important to make smart use of your student loans and to minimize your debt while you are in school whenever possible.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 15,211 students
In-state tuition: $4,725
Out-state tuition: $6,585
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 42%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
