Oklahoma City Community College: Narrative Description

views updated

OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE F-10

7777 South May Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73159-4419
Tel: (405)682-1611; Admissions: (405)682-7515; Web Site: http://www.okccc.edu/

Description: State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1969. Setting: 143-acre urban campus. Endowment: $91,544. Total enrollment: 12,048. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 23:1. Full-time: 4,863 students, 54% women, 46% men. Part-time: 7,185 students, 59% women, 41% men. Students come from 8 states and territories, 16 other countries, 5% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 8% black, 6% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 4% international, 6% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, co-op programs.

Entrance Requirements: Open admission except for applicants under 19 or nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy programs. Options: early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript. Placement: ACT, ACT COMPASS required for some. Entrance: non-competitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year: Application fee: $25. State resident tuition: $1082 full-time, $36 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $3486 full-time, $116.20 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $423 full-time, $14.10 per credit hour part-time.

Collegiate Environment: Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 20 open to all. Most popular organizations: Phi Theta Kappa, College Republicans, Future Teachers, Hispanic Organization to Promote Education, Student Activities Board. Major annual events: Arts Festival, Cultural Awareness Series, SAB Film Series. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available.

Community Environment: Oklahoma City was born on April 22, 1889, when the population jumped from zero to 10,000 as a result of a unique land run. The city is one of the largest municipalities in the nation, covering a total of 621 square miles. The more than 970,000 residents enjoy temperatures ranging from the mid-80s in July to the mid-30s in January. The community is served by all major forms of transportation. Entertainment, cultural and sports related activities are numerous.

More From encyclopedia.com

About this article

Oklahoma City Community College: Narrative Description

Updated About encyclopedia.com content Print Article

You Might Also Like

    NEARBY TERMS

    Oklahoma City Community College: Narrative Description