Oakland Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Students retention rate	54%
On-time graduation rate	15%

Located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Oakland Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Oakland Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Oakland Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Oakland Community College is reported to be 15%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Oakland Community College is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Oakland Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,200

Cost of attendance at Oakland Community College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,200

Cost of attendance at Oakland Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 51 of freshman students at Oakland Community College received on average $5,772 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,772

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	526	33%	$6,084	$3,200,146
Other Federal Grant	718	46%	$5,565	$3,995,796
State Grant/Scholarships	117	7%	$2,337	$273,482
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	202	13%	$1,754	$354,330
Total Grant & Scholarships	801	51%	$5,772	$4,623,608

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Oakland Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Oakland Community College students is 14.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 17.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 13.3%.

14.9%

asian 15.6% 5 students
African American 10.3% 13 students
white 15.3% 90 students
unknown 18.8% 6 students
hispanic 12.5% 5 students
International Students 21.1% 15 students
Mixed Race 13.2% 5 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Oakland Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Oakland Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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