Over 2,000 credit and non-credit students participate in OCCC programs each year. OCCC students represent all ages and backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of the community. Some attend full-time and others part-time, combining family, work, and school. Students may take lower division transfer credits, train or retrain for a new career, update their skills, earn a GED, or increase their knowledge. Students range from 16 to 85 years of age. About 60 percent are female and 40 percent are male. Because OCCC is a small college, students can achieve their educational goals in a pleasant academic environment and caring social atmosphere.