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Oakland Community College

Introduction

Oakland Community College (OCC) is a two-year college located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. It was founded in 1965. The largest community college in Michigan, the college provides services to a huge area of the state—900 square miles containing 28 public school districts and 82 high schools. There are more than 77,000 students at OCC. The college serves the needs of the wider community in diverse ways, including continuing education, business consultancy, and service projects.

There are 5 branch campuses in Metro Detroit:

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Information Summary

Ranks 63rd in Michigan and 2761st overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about) 54.1
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $3,858
Admission Success rate N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty 19 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time) 60% / 54%
Enrollment Total (all students) 15,411

Academics

Academics are generally recognized as strong. Class sizes are small, with less than 24 students in class on average. They are also successful— for instance, virtually all of the graduates from the nursing program pass the state licensing exam. Because the school is a comprehensive community college, students have a wide variety of programs to choose from.

Degree Programs and Requirements

The college offers a certificate of achievement for students who have earned work-specific skills. A student must earn at least 10 credits for each certificate of achievement earned. Most certificate programs, however, require between 30 and 45 credit hours.

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Admissions

In keeping with its mission to provide higher education to anyone who desires it, the college has open admissions. Any student with a high school degree or equivalent is welcome.

International Student Admissions

There are international students from more than 80 countries at OCC. The college keeps international student advisors (ISAs) on staff to help incoming students with their visa status, assist students with cultural issues, and provide transfer assistance to graduating international students.

International students must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before registering at OCC. The Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency (MTELP) is administered to international students after their arrival on campus, which OCC uses to determine whether further English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction is necessary.

In addition to TOEFL scores, incoming international students must show proof that they are 18 or older, proof of completion of secondary studies equivalent to high school in the US, and a statement of finances showing that the student has the means to meet their financial obligations.

Financial Aid

Students interested in obtaining financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In addition to the usual range of federal and state aid available to college students in Michigan, such as grants and loans, OCC itself awards several institutional need- and merit-based scholarships.

Student Financial Aid Details

Ranks 6539th for the average student loan amount.
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Students

There are no residence halls on campus, but there is a vibrant student life on campus. Each term, the school sponsors a

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Athletics

The Raiders compete in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) and the National Junior College Association (NCJAA). Intervarsity sports include men

Faculty

There are close to 300 full-time faculty members; the majority of instructors have advanced degrees.

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