OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (June 27, 2025) — The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) have approved Oklahoma City Community College’s (OCCC) request for a modest tuition and mandatory fee increase, the first since 2018. The approved adjustment ensures OCCC can continue providing high-quality instruction and essential student services amid rising operational costs, while remaining among the most affordable colleges in the state. OCCC has maintained flat tuition and fees for the past seven years.
“We appreciate and thank the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Chancellor Burrage and our OCCC regents’ continued support of our mission and the college’s long-standing commitment to affordability and the need to make a careful, responsible investment in sustaining academic excellence,” said OCCC President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones.
The total increase is $10.77 per credit hour, resulting in an additional $97 per semester for the average student enrolled in 9 credit hours.
“Affordability and high-quality options are central to our mission, and we’ve held the line on costs to maintain a cost-effective environment,” Jones said. “This adjustment reflects the financial realities of operating a modern college while remaining true to our promise of access and student success. We are proud that OCCC remains one of the most cost-effective options for higher education in Oklahoma.”
The increase includes a 3% tuition adjustment and an update to the Student Technology Fee to enhance digital learning and campus technology. The new rates will take effect in the Fall 2025 semester.
OCCC offers a wide range of no-cost and low-cost options to help students afford college. We also fully fund the OKC-Go program, which covers up to 63 credit hours of tuition for eligible graduates of Oklahoma City Public Schools, Western Heights Public Schools, and select public charter schools. In addition, we proudly support Oklahoma’s Promise, a state scholarship program administered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education that provides qualifying students from across Oklahoma with free tuition. Additionally, OCCC provides interest-free payment plans, need-based financial aid, various scholarships, and tuition waivers. OCCC remains steadfast in its commitment to making college attainable for all who seek it.
For more information on enrolling, scholarships and student support services and resources, visit www.occc.edu.
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 in credit-seeking courses and more than 5,000 students in non-credit-seeking programs, we are committed to producing leaders. “Student Success, Community Enrichment” is our mission, and we offer 87 degree and certificate programs plus more than 50 micro-credentials 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.
Media Contact:
Sarah Barrow
Executive Director of Communication
405-834-5406
sarah.barrow@occc.edu
