About OCC

You have a mission for excellence. You crave challenges. Test yourself at Oakland Community College, one of Michigan's largest multi-campus community colleges and a top transfer institution in Michigan. Here, you're powered by dedicated, hands-on faculty to dig deeper, think broader and turn potential into professional. Here, you're empowered to pursue a higher purpose, not just a paycheck. Dream bigger. Achieve more. Earn an in-demand certificate, degree or transfer credits at OCC.

Lowest Tuition in Metro Detroit

An OCC degree costs less than 2 years at a state university

Marketable Career Fields

OCC offers over 80 programs in high demand fields such as IT, healthcare and advanced manufacturing.

Easy Transfer

Nearly 50 percent of OCC students transfer to a four-year institution.

Small Class Sizes

Most classes at OCC have 25 students or less.

Expert Faculty

Quality education taught by experts in their fields.

Innovative Facilities

Opening a new Culinary Studies Institute facilty on the College's Royal Oak campus planned for Fall 2025.
Opening a combined state-of-the-art Health Professions & Sciences facility on the College's Orchard Ridge campus planned for 2026.
Expanding the Emergency Services Training center on the College's Southfield and Auburn Hills campuses.

Flexible Degree Options

We offer a range of 100% online program options in a variety of fields, including the arts, business, sciences, criminal justice and more.

Accreditation

OCC has been fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1971.
Exceptionally noted by the HLC for college curriculum, assessment and processes.
14 additional program accreditations in specialized fields including nursing, health sciences, EMIT and more.
Sign Language Interpreter program is first and only accredited program in Michigan, one of only four accredited associate degree programs nationwide.

Admissions

Open-admission institution
Placement tests and new student orientation are required
No charge to apply

Transfer Profile

Over 70 transfer agreements with more than 93 OCC academic programs with 39 four-year institutions throughout the United States. Top transfer destinations include:

Oakland University
Wayne State University
Michigan State University
Central Michigan University
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor campus)

A happy OCC Grad Student at commencements

Degree Programs

Oakland Community College offers degree and certificate program to prepare you for your first career or the next phase of your professional life.

Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Arts
Associate in Business Administration
Associate in General Studies
Associate in Science

Workforce Development or Personal Enrichment

Business utilize our programs to develop a highly-skilled workforce and provide job retraining, while community members can experience a variety of personal enrichment classes.

Community Connect

Oakland Community College offers a high-quality education, but that's only part of our mission. Explore how we are committed to enhancing the quality of life, safety and economy in the communities we serve.