OCC Fast Facts

• OCC is the largest of Michigan’s 28 community colleges
   
• In the last academic year, OCC enrolled 46,579 credit and non-credit students (unduplicated head count)
   
• 4 of OCC’s 5 campuses are the size of an average community college in the rest of the country
   
• OCC has the state’s largest freshman class and the 3rd largest undergraduate enrollment, following The University of Michigan and Michigan State University.
   
• More than 11% of Oakland County high school graduates attend OCC
   
• OCC awarded nearly 2,000 degrees and certificates at its June 2005 commencement
   
• OCC has one of the highest transfer rates, among all Michigan community colleges.
   
• OCC has the state’s largest English as a Second language, Nursing and Workforce Development programs
   
• 100% of OCC’s Nursing graduates pass the state licensure exam
   
• OCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
   
• With nearly 890 full-time employees and almost equal number of part-time staff and adjunct faculty, OCC is one of Oakland County’s larger employers
   
• OCC’s 286 full-time faculty members, 93% hold advanced degrees and 19% have doctorates
   
• OCC is among the top 30 Associate Degree Conferrers in the Nation