·Public Community College
Oakland Community College (OCC) is a public community college founded in 1964, serving Oakland County, Michigan — one of the most prosperous and innovative counties in the United States. Operating five campuses across the county in Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Farmington Hills, Highland Lakes, and Royal Oak, OCC is Michigan's largest community college and one of the top 20 largest in the nation with over 75,000 students enrolled annually. The college's Owls — who debuted their new mascot identity in February 2024 — represent OCC's spirit and community commitment. OCC offers associate degrees, certificate programs, and workforce development training aligned with Oakland County's advanced manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and business sectors. With affordable tuition, five conveniently located campuses, and extensive programming, OCC provides accessible pathways to career success and four-year university transfer throughout the state of Michigan.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$6,585
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $5,560
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
