Even with the downturn of the oil industry, OC is seeing record enrollment for the Fall 2016 semester.

According to the Odessa American, enrollment hit 7,855 for the Fall semester up from 7,393.

The higher number helps contribute to the 60 x 30 Texas Plan to get 60 % of adults 25-34 to have a degree by 2030.

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