The Rochester area also offers a number of nearby opportunities for a high-quality college education. Oakland University is a nationally recognized university in Rochester that offers hundreds of bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and Ph.D.’s, five professional schools and an Honor’s College. Over 17,000 students enjoy a distinctive education, Division I athletics and cultural attractions such as the Meadow Brook Theatre, the Meadow Brook Music Festival, the Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens, and over 100 students performances staged by OU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance.

For those who prefer the close-knit atmosphere of a small private liberal arts college, Rochester College may be the perfect fit. Formerly Michigan Christian College, Rochester has grown into an accredited four-year college with over 1,000 enrolled students, offering bachelor’s degrees in 20 major fields of study. A state-of-the-art library and a $4.5 million academic center were recently added to the campus.

The 170-acre Auburn Hills campus of Oakland Community College, one of the largest community colleges in the nation, not only provides a full range of programs and degrees; it is also the site of the CREST Homeland Security Training Center. The 22-acre facility is a simulated city, which allows trainees to experience realistic emergency scenarios.

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Oakland University

Oakland Community College

Rochester College

Thomas M. Cooley Law School at Oakland University