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.
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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.
The most common majors at the school are in media, engineering, science, and photography and commercial art.
Oklahoma City Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 12,637 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Oklahoma City Community College
7777 S May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73159-9987
General Phone: (405) 682-1611
http://www.occc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 252 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, foreign language and literature, humanities, sociology, American government and politics, American history, international relations |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 203 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 139 | business, accounting technology, banking |
| Therapy and Counseling | 93 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 65 | computer and info science, network management, computer networking, computer security, systems analyst, webmastering, database administration |
| Science | 62 | physical science courses, biotechnology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 50 | respiratory therapy assistant, medical assistant, surgical tech, orthotist/prosthetist |
| Engineering Technician | 36 | architectural drafting, engineering technician, manufacturing tech, electronics tech, automotive tech |
| Family and Social Work | 36 | child development |
| Education and Teaching | 33 | elementary school teaching |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 30 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Media | 24 | journalism |
| Engineering | 20 | engineering |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 18 | occupational therapy |
| Art Studies | 16 | visual and performing arts |
| Mechanics and Repair | 16 | computer repair, avionics maintenance |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Office and Administration | 4 | general office occupations |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Medical Administration | 1 | medical records admin |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Oklahoma City Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,040 | 41 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 53 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Oklahoma City Community College had a total enrollment of 12,637 students (8,048 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 6% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 74 | 73 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 74 | $49,882 | 73 | $48,434 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 74 | $49,882 | 73 | $48,434 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Orthotist/Prosthetist
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oklahoma City Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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