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Oakland Community College

Farmington Hills, MI

27055 Orchard Lake Rd.

Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Phone: 248-522-3400

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Waterford, MI

7350 Cooley Lake Rd.

Waterford, MI 48327

Phone: 248-942-3100

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Auburn Hills, MI

2900 Featherstone Rd.

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Phone: 248-232-4100

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Web site: www.oaklandcc.edu

Southfield, MI

22322 Rutland Dr.

Southfield, MI 48075

Phone: 248-233-2700

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Royal Oak, MI

739 S. Washington

Royal Oak, MI 48067

Phone: 248-246-2400

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Web site: www.oaklandcc.edu

About:

With five campuses and an annual enrollment of 70,000 students, OCC (estbalished in 1964) is the largest community college in Michigan and one of the largest in the United States. OCC offers degrees and certificates in more than 163 fields, including university transfer degrees in business, science and the liberal arts.

Undergraduate Stats

  • Total enrollment: 25,989
  • 32% full-time, 68% part-time
  • 40% male, 60% female
  • 18% African American, 3% Asian American, 61% Caucasian, 2% Hispanic American, 1% Native American, 9% other
  • 3% out-of-state, 96% in-state, 7% international; 22% transfer students
  • Freshman (second-year) retention rate: 44%

INCOMING FRESHMEN

  • 5842 students applied; 5842 were accepted
  • Acceptance rate: 100%

Faculty

  • 26:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 241 full-time faculty (20% are PhDs)

Student Organizations

  • Greek life: Phi Theta Kappa honor society chapters on each campus

Most Popular Campus Activities

  • Intramural/intercollegiate sports, Phi Theta Kappa, OCC Student Optimist Club

Majors

  • 163 undergraduate programs
  • Most popular majors: 9% general studies, 8% nursing, 8% liberal arts, 7% business administration
  • Degrees Available: Associate’s, Certificates
  • Special Academic Programs: Distance learning, co-op and internship programs, reciprocal degree programs with Macomb CC, partnership program, articulation agreements with 16 local institutions

Academic Calendar

  • Fall, Winter semesters, plus 2 Summer sessions (each 7.5 weeks, or combined into one 15-week term)

Housing

  • Not offered

Libraries

  • 5 libraries, 251,482 bound volumes, 2,649 periodicals, 1,319,781 microforms, 10,393 audiovisuals
  • Hours: Vary slightly by campus and semester; generally Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Wireless Access

  • 17 wireless access points at 5 campuses

Tuition/Costs (Per Year)

  • In-district, full-time: $1,968.10; $60.10 per credit hour
  • Out-of-district, full-time: $3,257.76; $101.70 per credit hour
  • Required fees: $25 registration fee; $10 technology fee per semester
  • Room and board: Not applicable
  • Books and supplies: $960

Financial Aid

  • Forms needed: FAFSA
  • Types of aid available: Grants, loans, work-study, scholarships
  • 37% receive financial aid
  • Average need-based financial aid package: $5,374 per year
  • Call 248-341-2200 or visit www.oaklandcc.edu/finaid for more information

Admissions

  • Deferred admission: Yes
  • Early decision: No
  • Documents required: Application, proof of residency
  • Materials recommended: As required
  • Materials needed for transfer students: Michigan Uniform Guest Application (from home school)

Note: Last updated Spring 2009

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