Oklahoma City Community College holds tuition rates flat for the seventh straight year
12 July 2024 - 3:00AM
Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) tuition will remain the same
for the seventh consecutive year.
OCCC is one of the lowest-cost institutions for
higher education in the state at $135.29 per credit hour for
in-state tuition and fees ($100.84 tuition, $34.45 mandatory
fees).
"Oklahoma City Community College is keeping
tuition rates the same for the seventh consecutive year," said Dr.
Mautra Staley Jones, president of OCCC. "Affordability is a
priority for OCCC. While we are the most cost-effective institution
in the state, affordability still remains a challenge for many of
our students. We aim to remove barriers to education so anyone who
desires to attain a degree can achieve that dream."
OCCC serves more than 18,000 students in
credit-earning courses and another 5,000 in non-credit-earning
programs annually.
The college is the state's largest provider of
micro-credentials, offering nearly 60 options and awarding more
than 13,300 to individuals in the last year.
OCCC is an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution
(HSI). Through a partnership with the Mexican Consulate in Oklahoma
City, OCCC operates an Educational Guidance Window (Ventanilla de
Orientación Educativa) within the Consulate, which welcomes over
200 daily visitors.
In recent months, OCCC has received numerous
recognitions and accolades, including:
- The online associate
degree in psychology was named a top 10 program nationally by
Forbes Advisor.
- The cybersecurity
program continues to be recognized as a National Center for
Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.
- The Gray
Frederickson Digital Cinema Program is ranked in the top 25 across
the U.S. and Canada by “MovieMaker” magazine.
- The nursing program
has an NCLEX pass rate higher than the state and national rates and
ranks 6th overall in the region.
- For the 13th
consecutive year, OCCC has been honored with the Tree Campus Higher
Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its
dedication to creating a sustainable and healthy campus learning
environment.
In addition to low tuition, OCCC offers many
scholarships and provides ample financial aid opportunities.
"Many of our students receive scholarships and
financial aid," said Dr. Jason Johnson, OCCC vice president for
Student Affairs. "Opportunities like the Access Advantage
Scholarship, Reach Higher, OKC Go and Oklahoma's Promise are just
some examples of the multiple options available, all of which can
be found at occc.edu/scholarships."
About Oklahoma City Community
College
Since its inception in 1972, Oklahoma City
Community College (OCCC) has been the heartbeat of the Metro,
dedicated to empowering learners and strengthening communities.
Serving more than 18,000 students, we are committed to producing
leaders. “Student Success, Community Enrichment” is our mission,
and we offer more than 87 degree and certificate programs that
provide a foundation for further education or immediate career
readiness. We remain dedicated to providing accessible, affordable,
high-quality education that equips students to achieve personal and
professional goals. OCCC is more than an institution; we are a
community catalyst, fostering growth and success in our city, our
workforce, and the lives of our students. Discover your potential
at OCCC, where your future is our purpose. Visit us
at occc.edu.
Sarah BarrowExecutive Director of
Communication405-834-5406sarah.barrow@occc.edu
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