Platt College

3801 S Sheridan
Tulsa, OK 74145
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Platt College serves 167 students (94% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 167 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 59%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Platt College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Platt College
(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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
31 staff
154 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
6
6

Student Body

The student population of Platt College has declined by 28% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The Platt College diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
167 students
1,681 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
157 students
785 students
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# Part-Time Students
10 students
896 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Platt College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
343 students
270 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
157 students
785 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10 students
827 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
300 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
8%
9%
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% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
8%
10%
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% Black
32%
7%
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% White
41%
55%
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% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
10%
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% Non Resident races
3%
4%
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% Unknown races
1%
2%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
Diversity Score
0.71
0.66
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
69%
31%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,500
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
90%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$14,000
$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,889
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
47%
SAT Reading
n/a
387
SAT Math
n/a
475
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Platt College's ranking?
Platt College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oklahoma for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 167 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 59%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

Tulsa County, OK community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Tulsa County, OK is Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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