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Glen Oaks Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 108
Student to faculty ratio 23 to 1
Students retention rate 54%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Centreville, Michigan, Glen Oaks is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Glen Oaks Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Glen Oaks Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Glen Oaks is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Glen Oaks is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Glen Oaks do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,544

Cost of attendance at Glen Oaks Community College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,408

Cost of attendance at Glen Oaks Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Glen Oaks Community College received on average $5,069 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,069
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 58 47% $4,396 $254,957
Other Federal Grant 58 47% $4,475 $259,557
State Grant/Scholarships 36 29% $3,207 $115,445
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 55 45% $2,029 $111,599
Total Grant & Scholarships 96 78% $5,069 $486,601

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Glen Oaks Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Glen Oaks Community College students is 39.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.7%.

39.6%

  • African American 13.3% 2 students
  • white 44.3% 54 students
  • hispanic 43.8% 7 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Glen Oaks Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Glen Oaks Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)