Connors State College

What Connors State College does

Connors State College is a public two-year community college established in 1908, headquartered in Warner, Oklahoma, with a secondary campus in Muskogee (Three Rivers Port Campus). The college operates as part of the Oklahoma A&M system under the governance of the OSU/A&M Board of Regents and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. It is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-specific accreditation through the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The college enrolled approximately 2,133 students in Fall 2024, drawing from 50 Oklahoma counties, 23 states, and 13 nations.

The college's core offering is associate degree and certificate programs delivered across six academic divisions: Agriculture; Business & Computer Science; Communication & Fine Arts; Math, Science & Physical Education; Nursing/PTA/OTA; and Social Sciences. Programs are delivered in-person across two campuses, plus online and hybrid via its Distance Education platform and the Reach Higher degree-completion program for working adults. The college competes in NJCAA Region 2 as a Division I program in men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, cross country, rodeo, shooting sports, cheerleading, STUNT, and eSports. Technology is conventional: a learning management system supporting course delivery with no proprietary platform, no public APIs, and no AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

The revenue model is a hybrid of tuition and fees, state appropriations (which were cut 26% before being restored), and philanthropic donations administered through the Connors State College Development Foundation. The college received a historic $15 million gift from MacKenzie Scott of Yield Giving in December 2025. Marketing relies on the official website (connorsstate.edu), active social media across Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn, athletics-driven PR, community events, and dedicated recruitment outreach to high schools across the 50-county service area. Reported outcomes include 93.6% in-state graduate employment at one year and 90.8% at five years, with a $106.22 million total economic output for Oklahoma.

Name

Connors State College

Legal name

Connors State College

Website

https://connorsstate.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Connors State College is a public two-year community college in the Oklahoma A&M system, founded in 1908, operating campuses in Warner and Muskogee. It serves roughly 2,000-3,000 students annually across 50 Oklahoma counties, offering associate degrees, certificates, NJCAA Division I athletics, and workforce programs in nursing, agriculture, and business.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Online distance learning
• NJCAA athletics
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Warner

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Connors State College generates revenue primarily through student tuition and fees for its associate degree and certificate programs. As a public two-year college in the Oklahoma A&M system, it also receives state appropriations.
2. State Appropriations: As a public institution governed by the OSU/A&M Board of Regents, Connors State College receives state funding and appropriations, which were reduced by 26% during President Ramming's tenure before achieving financial stability.
3. Development Foundation / Fundraising: The Connors State College Development Foundation supports scholarship opportunities and institutional growth, having nearly doubled its assets under Ramming's leadership. The college received a historic $15 million gift from MacKenzie Scott of Yield Giving in December 2025.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Connors State College is a public two-year community college offering associate degree and certificate programs across six academic divisions—Agriculture, Business & Computer Science, Communication & Fine Arts, Math/Science/Physical Education, Nursing/PTA/OTA, and Social Sciences—delivered through in-person, online, and hybrid formats at its Warner main campus and Muskogee Port Campus. The college supplements academics with NJCAA Division I athletics, the Reach Higher degree completion program for working adults, student housing, financial aid, and student support services.

Product overview

Connors State College is a comprehensive two-year community college offering a multi-campus educational experience at its Warner (main) and Muskogee Port campuses. The institution provides a unified academic platform consisting of associate degrees, certificate programs, and continuing education across six academic divisions. Key offerings include the Reach Higher Degree Completion Program for working adults and Distance Education for remote learning. The college also operates extensive athletics programs and student support services including housing, financial aid, library, and veteran services. Established in 1908, the college enrolls approximately 2,000-3,000 students annually and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs Associate degrees and certificate programs across six academic divisions—Agriculture, Business & Computer Science, Communication & Fine Arts, Math/Science/Physical Education, Nursing/PTA/OTA, and Social Sciences—delivered to traditional and adult learners.
• Reach Higher Degree Completion Program A degree completion program for working adults that allows them to finish an associate degree by applying existing college credit, with flexible online and on-campus options and personalized degree plans.
• Distance Education / Online Learning Online and hybrid course offerings enabling students to pursue associate degrees and certificates remotely with year-round enrollment periods.
• Athletics Programs NJCAA Division I athletics programs for student-athletes across men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, cross country, rodeo, shooting sports, cheerleading, eSports, and archery with pathway to NCAA transfer or professional careers.
• Student Housing and Residential Life On-campus residential housing options at the Warner campus with an application process and residential life staff support.
• Financial Aid and Scholarships Financial aid services and scholarship opportunities to support student funding for higher education, including the Connors Academic Scholarship Hub (CASH).

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.6% of Oklahoma resident graduates employed in-state one year after graduation; 90.8% five years post-graduation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OSU/A&M Board of RegentscoreOthers · 23 April 2026The OSU/A&M Board of Regents is the governing body for Connors State College, along with Oklahoma State University, Langston University, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, and Oklahoma Panthrow State University. The Board oversees institutional supervision, management, and oversight, and conducted the presidential search that led to Dr. Steve Rook's appointment.
• Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (NEO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2024Connors State College and NEO co-host the inaugural A&M Classic baseball event at ONEOK Field in Tulsa, bringing together fans and alumni of the Oklahoma A&M system's two-year colleges. This rivalry event is expected to become annual.
• Oklahoma Board of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnors State College's Nursing Program holds accreditation through the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, a requirement for producing licensed nurses. The partnership ensures curriculum meets state licensing standards.
• Higher Learning Commission (HLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnors State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This regional accreditation enables federal financial aid and transferability of credits to four-year institutions.
• Oklahoma State Regents for Higher EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a public institution, Connors State College operates under the oversight of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, which sets policy and standards for Oklahoma's public higher education system.
• Board of Regents for the Oklahoma A&M CollegescoreOthersConnors State College is one of the Oklahoma A&M Colleges governed by this board, which provides strategic direction and institutional oversight.
• Oklahoma Global Education ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnors State College participates in the Oklahoma Global Education Consortium, expanding international educational opportunities and partnerships.
• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Nursing Program also holds accreditation through ACEN (formerly NLNAC), in addition to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, ensuring national standards compliance for nursing education.
• ONEOK Field / Tulsa DrillersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerONEOK Field, home of the Tulsa Drillers (minor league baseball), serves as the venue for the A&M Classic. Tulsa Drillers President and GM Mike Melega collaborated on logistics for the inaugural event.
• Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association (OCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Connors State Collegiate Cattlewomen chapter partners with OCA and the Oklahoma CattleWomen's organization to promote the beef industry, educate consumers, and build community connections. CSC also participates in OCA events and conventions.
• Oklahoma CattleWomen's (OCW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCW supports the Connors State Collegiate Cattlewomen chapter founded in October 2023. OCW's VP of Education serves as chapter advisor, promoting beef industry awareness on campus and in the community.
• Livestock Nutrition CenterminorOthersLivestock Nutrition Center provided free BBQ lunch to guests at the Fall 2025 Bull Test Sale, supporting the college's agricultural education events.
• Oklahoma Department of Food and ForestryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormerly associated through the college's meats judging coach McKenzie Sinclair, who previously worked as a State Meat Inspector for this department, demonstrating industry connections for the college's agricultural programs.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO): NEO is a public two-year college in the Oklahoma A&M system, making it a sister institution and direct operational peer of Connors State. The two colleges co-host the annual A&M Classic at ONEOK Field, reflecting their parallel structure, athletic programs, and shared governance under the OSU/A&M Board of Regents.
• Eastern Oklahoma State College: Eastern Oklahoma State College is another public two-year college in eastern Oklahoma with similar associate degree offerings, athletics programs, and rural-community student body. It directly competes with Connors State for the same regional pool of prospective students across eastern Oklahoma counties.
• Murray State College: Murray State College is a public community college in southern Oklahoma offering associate degrees, nursing programs, and NJCAA athletics. It is a directly comparable two-year public institution serving a similar rural Oklahoma demographic.
• Seminole State College: Seminole State College is a public two-year college in central Oklahoma offering associate degrees and certificates with comparable enrollment scale (~2,000 students) and NJCAA athletics. It is a direct peer in scale, mission, and program mix.
• Carl Albert State College: Carl Albert State College is a public two-year college in eastern Oklahoma offering associate degrees, career and technical education, and athletics. It competes with Connors State for students in eastern Oklahoma and operates with comparable funding and governance structures.
• Rose State College: Rose State College is a public two-year college in the Oklahoma City metro, offering associate degrees, health sciences, and diverse program mix. It is a peer institution in the same state system with comparable mission and student demographics.
• Oklahoma City Community College: Oklahoma City Community College is a public two-year college offering associate degrees and certificates with significantly larger enrollment than Connors State. It serves as a comparable urban-adjacent community college operating under similar Oklahoma higher education governance.
• Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City: OSU-Oklahoma City is a public two-year college within the Oklahoma State University system offering associate degrees and technical programs with comparable athletics (NJCAA). As a peer within the broader Oklahoma public higher education ecosystem, it competes for similar student demographics and tuition revenue.

Regional players

• Arkansas State University Three Rivers: ASU Three Rivers is a public two-year college in Arkansas where incoming Connors State President Dr. Steve Rook currently serves as Chancellor. While Arkansas-based rather than Oklahoma, it operates a comparable community college mission and a similarly scaled institutional budget (~$14M).
• Langston University: Langston University is a public HBCU in Oklahoma governed by the same OSU/A&M Board of Regents as Connors State. While four-year, it is a governance peer under the Oklahoma A&M system with related funding streams and oversight relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/connorsstate
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/connorsstatecollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/connorsstate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/connors-state-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/connorsstate

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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