- 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 13,963 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 86%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 13,963 students
- In-state tuition: $4,725
- Out-state tuition: $6,585
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Oakland Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 875 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Oakland Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
875 staff
224 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Oakland Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Oakland Community College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
13,963 students
2,074 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
3,306 students
726 students
# Part-Time Students
10,657 students
1,348 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
101 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,306 students
737 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10,657 students
1,287 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
3%
% Asian
18%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
5%
6%
% White
4%
14%
% Hawaiian
59%
56%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1487%
0.2325%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2287%
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 $4,952. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,585 is less than the state average of $6,896. The out-state tuition has grown by 47% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,725
$4,952
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,585
$6,896
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
54%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,750
$11,704
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2023 (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.
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 and Largest student body.
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