Oakland Community College

https://www.oaklandcc.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,680

3.88% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$5,605

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

13,430

25.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

16.7%

174 Graduates

About

Oakland Community College is a higher education institution located in Oakland County, MI. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Oakland Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (369 degrees awarded), General Studies (265 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (179 degrees).

In 2022, 2,225 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oakland Community College. 55.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,408 degrees), 5.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (272 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oakland Community College is $2,680, which is $−5,432 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oakland Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2169 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Oakland Community College is $2,680, which is $5,432 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,605.

In 2022, 55% of undergraduate students attending Oakland Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,680

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Oakland Community College was $2,680. The cost of tuition at Oakland Community College is $−5,432 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Oakland Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,605

2022 Value

26.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Oakland Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,605. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Oakland Community College grew by 26.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Oakland Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,960

Room and Board

$1,640

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oakland Community College was of $7,960 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.05% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,640. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Oakland Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at Oakland Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 61.8% with respect to 2021, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Oakland Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oakland Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2169 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Oakland Community College had a total enrollment of 13,430 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Oakland Community College is 3,437 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,993. This means that 25.6% of students enrolled at Oakland Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oakland Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55% White, 18.8% Black or African American, 5.85% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Two or More Races, 3.38% Asian, 0.343% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.119% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Oakland Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (30.1%), followed by White Female (24.1%) and Black or African American Female (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

25.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oakland Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,430 students. The full-time enrollment at Oakland Community College is 3,437 and the part-time enrollment is 9,993. This means that 25.6% of students enrolled at Oakland Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Oakland Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Oakland Community College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Oakland Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Oakland Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
7,389 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,524 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
786 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oakland Community College is 55% White, 18.8% Black or African American, 5.85% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Two or More Races, 3.38% Asian, 0.343% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.119% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 866 students (6.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 229 more women than men received degrees from Oakland Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oakland Community College is white (1,408 degrees awarded). There were 5.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (272 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Oakland Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (369 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (265 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (179 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Oakland Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (96 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (818 degrees), and Protective Services (209 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oakland Community College are Police officers (133,622 people), Other managers (93,143 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,437 people), Software developers (41,469 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (40,336 people).

The most specialized majors at Oakland Community College in 2022 are Science Technologies (96 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (818 degrees), Protective Services (209 degrees), Engineering Technologies (100 degrees), and Library Science (8 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oakland Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Oakland Community College are Science Technologies (96 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (818 degrees), Protective Services (209 degrees), Engineering Technologies (100 degrees), and Library Science (8 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oakland Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (317,613 people), Elementary & secondary schools (174,879 people), Computer Systems Design (76,374 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (69,826 people), and Construction (66,106 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Oakland Community College.

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
369 degrees awarded
General Studies
265 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
179 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Oakland Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 369 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Oakland Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

998

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,227

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 998 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland Community College, which is 0.813 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,227).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Oakland Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 143 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.633 times less than the 226 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 226 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.58 times more than the 143 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 7% of students graduating from Oakland Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (17.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Oakland Community College is Female and White (17.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.02% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,408 degrees awarded
Black or African American
272 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
92 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oakland Community College is white (1,408 degrees awarded). There were 5.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (272 degrees).

4.58% of degree recipients (102 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
711 degrees awarded
White Male
697 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
201 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oakland Community College is white female (711 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (697 degrees).

Operations

Oakland Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.66M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −23.1M (−868%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Oakland Community College had a total salary expenditure of 160M. Oakland Community College employs 199 No academic ranks. Most academics at Oakland Community College are Female No academic rank (111), and Male No academic rank (88).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakland Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 149 employees, Management, with 99 employees, and Service with 77 employees.

Endowment

$2.66M

2022 Endowment

7.3%

growth from 2021

Oakland Community College has an endowment valued at about $2.66M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Oakland Community College grew 7.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.56M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Oakland Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$71.2M

2022 Salaries

3.76%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Oakland Community College paid a median of $71.2M in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($160M) and a 3.76% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.3% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.6M

Instructional Salaries

199

Number of Employees

In 2022, Oakland Community College paid a total of $19.6M to 199 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

199 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

149 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oakland Community College was No academic rank with 199 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakland Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 149 employees, Management with 99 employees, and Service with 77 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oakland Community College was Female No academic rank with 111 employees, and Male No academic rank with 88 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Oakland Community College.

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