Oakland Community College

Oakland Community College Overview

Oakland Community College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Oakland Community College was founded in 1964 and enrolls 26,405 undergrads and no graduate students.

Student Involvement at Oakland Community College

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Oakland Community College's theater groups.

Oakland Community College does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? Oakland Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Oakland Community College on the Student Life page.

2022 Oakland Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$5,000
Out-of-State	$5,000
Percent of Need Met	42%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$4,548

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Is Oakland Community College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer view of what Oakland Community College offers and if the school could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Oakland Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Oakland Community College, around 48% are still enrolled their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Oakland Community College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Oakland Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Oakland Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2021, the total market value of Oakland Community College's endowment was $1.2 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $3,242 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Oakland Community College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Oakland Community College meets 42% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $4,548 a year.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Oakland Community College.

Based on this information, is Oakland Community College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Oakland Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Oakland Community College?

Oakland Community College is located in the suburban setting of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, in the suburbs of Detroit.

If you are interested in seeing Oakland Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Bloomfield Hills, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Oakland Community College and Bloomfield Hills are like without leaving home.

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