Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States · Est. 1972 · Community College

Oklahoma's second-largest community college serving 11,469 students with 80+ affordable degree and certificate programs.

  • Founded 1972 as South Oklahoma City Junior College; renamed Oklahoma City Community College in 1983
  • Public community college with 11,469 students (fall 2023); second-largest community college in Oklahoma
  • Main campus at 7777 South May Avenue, Oklahoma City; four total locations including Capitol Hill Center
  • Offers 25 Associate in Arts/Science degrees, 19 Associate in Applied Science degrees, 21 Certificate of Mastery programs, and 50+ micro-credentials
  • Notable programs: Digital Cinema Production, Nursing, Health Professions, Engineering, Automotive Technology
  • Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission; 21:1 student-to-teacher ratio

Academics

OCCC offers comprehensive associate degree and certificate programs across five academic divisions: Arts, English, and Humanities; Business and Information Technology; Health Professions; Science, Engineering, and Mathematics; and Social Sciences. The college provides 25 Associate in Arts and Science degree programs, 19 Associate in Applied Science programs, and 21 Certificate of Mastery programs, plus 50+ micro-credentials for workforce development. Courses are delivered both on campus (with a 21:1 student-to-teacher ratio) and online, supported by 121 full-time and 363 adjunct faculty members.

Campus & Facilities

The main campus spans 143 acres in an urban setting at 7777 South May Avenue. Key facilities include the Keith Leftwich Memorial Library (opened 1996), Robert P. Todd Science, Engineering and Math Center, Health Professions Education Center with a Human Patient Simulator, and the Visual and Performing Arts Center with a 1,049-seat theater. Additional locations include the Family and Community Education (FACE) center, Professional Development Institute, and Capitol Hill Center serving the historic Capitol Hill district.

Student Support & Life

OCCC provides extensive student support services including Student Success Advising, The Learning Hub, Academic Centers and Labs, and Career Success and Workforce Development Center. Student life features clubs, student government, service learning, gameLab and eSports, and events throughout the year. Support programs include TRIO Programs, Student Accessibility and Support, Students Connecting with Mentors for Success, a Clothes Closet, Food Pantry, and dedicated Veterans Lounge.

Community Impact

OCCC serves more than 18,000 individuals annually through credit, noncredit, and workforce development programs. The college's graduates contribute over $220 million in annual additional income to Oklahoma's economy. OCCC operates the Family and Community Education center offering GED, ESL, and adult basic education, and partners with Santa Fe South Schools on concurrent learning opportunities.

Founded
1972
Type
Community College
Courses
15
Total intake
Not yet verified
Websitehttp://www.occc.edu
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
15
Avg career outcomes
$38.1K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources