Platt College-Central OKC
Tel:
(405)946-7799
School Highlights
- Platt College-Central OKC serves 134 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.
- Platt College-Central OKC is one of 5 community colleges within Oklahoma County, OK.
- The nearest community college to Platt College-Central OKC is Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (1.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Platt College-Central OKC places among the top 20% of community colleges in Oklahoma for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Platt College-Central OKC | (OK) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 11 staff | 58 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 5 | 9 |
| Total Enrollment | 134 students | 1,805 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 29:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 134 students | 849 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 5% | 10% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% |
| % Black | 34% | 9% |
| % White | 40% | 61% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.60 |
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| College Completion Rate | 61% | 23% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $23,500 | $33,300 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 88% | 88% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,500 | $11,520 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,682 | $5,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Platt College-Central OKC is Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (1.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 6,996 students | 1.80 Mi900 N Portland
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(405)945-9150 1.806,996 - 13,397 students | 5.70 Mi7777 S May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(405)682-1611 5.7013,397 - Platt College-North OKCPrivate, for profit189 students | 10.60 Mi2727 W. Memorial Rd
Oklahoma City, OK 73134
(405)749-2433 10.60189 - Rose State CollegePublic6,891 students | 11.20 Mi6420 S E 15th
Oklahoma City, OK 73110
(405)733-7311 11.206,891 - Platt College-MoorePrivate, for profit94 students | 11.40 Mi201 N. Eastern
Oklahoma City, OK 73160
(405)912-3260 11.4094
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