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Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City Community College

The Oklahoma City Community College is a coeducational community college established in 1972. The college offers enrollment to more than 15,000 students. Here students are offered associate degrees, certificates, transfer course work to a university, as well as technical skills. Oklahoma City Community College also offers education in arts, business, health and information technology fields.

At Oklahoma City Community College, sports like baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball are played. The official team colors are red and white.

For more information about OCCC, read CityTownInfo's exclusive interview with the school's Director of Corporate Learning.

Overview of Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City Community College can be found in Oklahoma City, OK (a large city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Oklahoma City Community College.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in media, engineering, science, and photography and commercial art.

Oklahoma City Community College Selectivity

Oklahoma City Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, 12,637 students were enrolled in the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City Community College
7777 S May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73159-9987
General Phone: (405) 682-1611
http://www.occc.edu

Oklahoma City Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts252general studies, liberal arts and sciences, foreign language and literature, humanities, sociology, American government and politics, American history, international relations
Nursing and Emergency Medicine203registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Business and Management139business, accounting technology, banking
Therapy and Counseling93psychology, physical therapy
Computer Science and Engineering65computer and info science, network management, computer networking, computer security, systems analyst, webmastering, database administration
Science62physical science courses, biotechnology
Medical Support and Technology50respiratory therapy assistant, medical assistant, surgical tech, orthotist/prosthetist
Engineering Technician36architectural drafting, engineering technician, manufacturing tech, electronics tech, automotive tech
Family and Social Work36child development
Education and Teaching33elementary school teaching
Photography and Commercial Art30commercial art, cinematography
Media24journalism
Engineering20engineering
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy18occupational therapy
Art Studies16visual and performing arts
Mechanics and Repair16computer repair, avionics maintenance
Mathematics6mathematics
Office and Administration4general office occupations
Music3music
Law1legal secretary
Medical Administration1medical records admin
Drama and Performing Arts1drama

Number of programs and degrees for Oklahoma City Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,04041
Award of less than 1 academic year537
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years167

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Oklahoma City Community College had a total enrollment of 12,637 students (8,048 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White69%
Black9%
Hispanic6%
Asian4%
American Indian6%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)5%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1917%
20-2119%
22-2419%
25-2917%
30-349%
35-396%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

Oklahoma City Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time46 %
Part-Time33 %

Oklahoma City Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Oklahoma City Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,521
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,721
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Oklahoma City Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1039100)

Oklahoma City Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track7473

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year74$49,88273$48,434
All faculty totalacademic year74$49,88273$48,434

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Oklahoma City Community College Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business/Commerce, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
American History (United States)
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Journalism

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Orthotist/Prosthetist
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art

SCIENCE
Biotechnology
Physical Sciences, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

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Oklahoma City Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Oklahoma City Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Oklahoma City Community College Number of students
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 7%Oklahoma City Community College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Oklahoma City Community College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Oklahoma City Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Oklahoma City Community College % of degrees in engineering
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Oklahoma City Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Oklahoma City Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Oklahoma City Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in science
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Oklahoma City Community College % of degrees in science
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Oklahoma City Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Oklahoma City Community College % of degrees in photography and commercial art
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Oklahoma City Community College % of degrees in media
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Oklahoma City Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Oklahoma City Community College % of degrees in art studies
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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