Oklahoma Community Colleges
Mathematics Programs
Mathematics coursework at community colleges in this state. College algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics for transfer to four-year programs.
7 colleges · 153 sections · 43 unique courses · Summer 2026
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at Oklahoma community colleges — both because it gates progress into many degrees (nursing, engineering, business) and because it's the most-failed subject for community college students nationally. 7 OSRHE institutions offer 153 sections this term, from developmental algebra through Calculus III, statistics, and discrete math.
The math associate as a standalone credential is rare — most students taking lots of math at CC are using it as pre-engineering, pre-CS, pre-actuarial, or pre-finance preparation. Compare colleges below by section availability (especially calculus, which not every CC offers locally) and online vs in-person options.
Colleges offering Mathematics
Mathematics is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
| College | Sections | Courses | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Community College | 82 | 17 | 60 |
| Oklahoma City Community College | 34 | 10 | 22 |
| Western Oklahoma State College | 12 | 6 | 10 |
| Connors State College | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Murray State College | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Carl Albert State College | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Redlands Community College | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 7 colleges in Oklahoma this term (153 sections total).
Delivery format
- online115 (75%)
- in person35 (23%)
- hybrid3 (2%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)29
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)13
- Evening (5 PM and after)16
- Asynchronous / TBA95
Start dates
Sections begin on 5 distinct dates. 5 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 76 distinct instructors across 7 colleges.
Common Mathematics courses
- MATH 1513College Algebra (Pre-Calc)(22 sections)
- MATH 1483Functions and Modeling(19 sections)
- MATH 2193Elementary Statistics(11 sections)
- MATH 1613Plane Trigonometry(9 sections)
- MATH 1473Applied Mathematics(8 sections)
- MATH 0512Essentials for Precalculus I(7 sections)
- MATH 2013Intro to Statistics(6 sections)
- MATH 2114Analytic Geometry and Calculus I(6 sections)
- MATH 1743Calc I-Bus/Life/Soc(4 sections)
- MATH 0013Math Foundations II(4 sections)
- MATH 0055Math Foundations I and II(4 sections)
- MATH 2124Analytic Geometry and Calculus II(4 sections)
Frequently asked questions
- Which math classes count for a four-year college?
- College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Statistics, Calculus I/II/III, and Differential Equations transfer cleanly to Oklahoma four-year programs. Developmental math (pre-algebra, basic algebra) doesn't transfer but is often required to enter college-level math. Take the placement test before enrolling; many Oklahoma colleges now offer accelerated pathways that skip much of the developmental sequence.
- Can I take Calculus at a community college and transfer it cleanly?
- Yes — Calculus I, II, and III at any OSRHE college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at Oklahoma four-year programs. This is one of the strongest CC value propositions: same content as the four-year, smaller class sizes, much lower tuition. Many engineering and physics majors intentionally take calculus at CC before transferring.
- What can I do with a math associate degree?
- Standalone: not much directly — entry roles for math-heavy careers (actuarial, statistician, data analyst) require a bachelor's. The associate is most valuable as the lower-division foundation for transfer to math, engineering, computer science, economics, or finance bachelor's programs.
- How do I know which math course to start with?
- Oklahoma community colleges use placement tests (Accuplacer, ALEKS, multiple-measures placement) or your high-school transcript GPA + most-recent math grade to place you. Most colleges allow you to challenge a higher placement. Talk to a math advisor before your first semester — placing too low costs time and tuition; placing too high causes a failed course.
Compare Mathematics programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Oklahoma’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in Oklahoma
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.