How much has Oakland CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

6.21%

In-State

-23.89%

Out-of-State

Oakland CC's tuition & fees has increased from $7,305 (2015) to $5,560 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 23.89% over the past 10 years.

Oakland CC's tuition increase rate is lower than the Michigan's average increase rate of 21.56%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 16.47% from 2015 ($17,295).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Oakland CC's COA is $20,144, which is increased by 2.63% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Oakland CC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have decreased 23.89% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $5,340. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Oakland Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$5,235$7,305-
2016-17$5,430$5,430-25.67%
2017-18$4,376$4,376-19.41%
2018-19$4,472$4,4722.19%
2019-20$4,592$4,5922.68%
2020-21$4,712$4,7122.61%
2021-22$5,200$5,20010.36%
2022-23$5,400$5,4003.85%
2023-24$5,560$5,5602.96%
2024-25$5,560$5,560
Oakland Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,940, and it has increased 38.57% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,400-
2016-17$1,4503.57%
2017-18$1,450
2018-19$1,450
2019-20$1,450
2020-21$1,60010.34%
2021-22$5,200225.00%
2022-23$1,760-66.15%
2023-24$1,8666.02%
2024-25$1,9403.97%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 27.15% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Oakland Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$8,590-
2016-17$8,7001.28%
2017-18$8,8401.61%
2018-19$9,6909.62%
2019-20$9,8301.44%
2020-21$10,4306.10%
2021-22$10,7102.68%
2022-23$11,5107.47%
2023-24$12,2026.01%
2024-25$12,6443.62%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Oakland Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Oakland Community College$5,560
($5,560)		$5,560
($5,560)		-
Macomb Community College$8,370
($6,630)		$8,220
($6,510)		1.82%
Grand Rapids Community College$12,219
($8,289)		$11,859
($8,049)		3.04%
Wayne County Community College District$4,067
($3,333)		$4,067
($3,333)		-
Washtenaw Community College$6,504
($4,704)		$6,336
($4,584)		2.65%
Lansing Community College$11,300
($7,700)		$11,030
($7,520)		2.45%

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