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Oakland Community College
Oakland Community College

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

Oakland Community College is a public 2-year institution with headquarters in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with an open admissions policy. OCC operates five campuses and is the largest community college in the state. Nearly half of all OCC students transfer to a four-year university, and OCC has more than 290 transfer agreements, including with Oakland University and Eastern Michigan University.

Acceptance Rate:
100%
Average Net Price:
$2,825
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$2,825
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$5,560
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$5,560
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1940
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$2,628
$30k - $48k
$3,569
$48k - $75k
$5,852
$75k - $110k
$9,188
$110k+
$11,208
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

0
100
42%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
27%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,918
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
27%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,019
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,786

 

Students receiving state aid
9%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3367
Students receiving federal aid
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,019
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$42,097,988
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,381,979

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
21%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,594
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$91
Students receiving federal loans
21%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,601
Average Other Loans Per Year
$2,000

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
100%
Acceptance Rate
7672
Students Applied
100%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1418
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 15
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 15

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
99%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
182
$30k - $48k
77
$48k - $75k
73
$75k - $110k
34
$110k+
27

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 248-341-2280
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
13,831
Total Number of Undergrads
13,831
0
100
14%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
58

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
46%
54%
Residency
In-State Students
99%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
11
Countries Represented
47
Ethnicity
African American
20%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
6%
White
52%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
7%
Percent of First Generation Students
43%
Student Organizations
27
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Raiders
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
32
Total Female Athletes
40
Sports Team (Men)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
Oakland Community College Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,800
Top 5 Cities
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Saginaw
Chicago
Phoenix
Top 5 Employers
General Motors
Beaumont Health
Oakland Community College
FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Henry Ford Health System
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Healthcare Services
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Loan Default Rate
11%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$91

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Ian's Review

from Bloomfield Hills, MI

There is a large misconception among students that going to a community college looks bad to your friends and family, and you aren't as smart as others that go to major universities. Going to OCC is a...

Jaymie's Review

from Novi, MI

Oakland Community College is a great school with helpful, educated professors and overall staff. Oakland Community College is set up to help students reach the full potential and succeed in life. This...

Brittany's Review

from Detroit, MI

This school is terrible when it comes to financial need. No one here knows much able ways to attend on a financial need basis. They are very slow with processing financial applications....