Platt College-Tulsa
School Highlights
- Platt College-Tulsa serves 276 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 39%.
- Platt College-Tulsa is one of 9 community colleges within Tulsa County, OK.
- The nearest community college to Platt College-Tulsa is Tulsa Community College (0.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Platt College-Tulsa places among the top 20% of community colleges in Oklahoma for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Platt College-Tulsa | (OK) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 51 staff | 58 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 9 | 9 |
| Total Enrollment | 276 students | 1,805 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 | 29:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 276 students | 849 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 10% | 10% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% |
| % Black | 19% | 9% |
| % White | 54% | 61% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
| % Unknown races | 5% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.60 |
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| College Completion Rate | 65% | 22% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $23,500 | $33,300 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 89% | 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-Tulsa is Tulsa Community College (0.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Tulsa Community CollegePublic17,861 students | 0.40 Mi6111 E Skelly Dr
Tulsa, OK 74135
(918)595-7000 0.4017,861 - 305 students | 0.60 Mi3131 South Sheridan
Tulsa, OK 74145
(918)298-8200 0.60305 - 570 students | 0.60 Mi4242 South Sheridan
Tulsa, OK 74145
(918)610-0027 0.60570 - Brown Mackie College-TulsaPrivate, for profit543 students | 2.90 Mi4608 S Garnett Rd Ste 110
Tulsa, OK 74146
(918)628-3700 2.90543 - 465 students | 2.90 Mi3138 S Garnett
Tulsa, OK 74146
(918)627-8074 2.90465
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