Elijah Muhammad, the youngest Black college student in the state of Oklahoma, enrolled as a freshman at Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) at the age of 12.
Elijah is a senior in high school who is homeschooled and studying in cybersecurity at OCCC.
He is currently enrolled in three subjects, including Computer Hardware, Computer Operating Systems, and Computer Technology.
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Elijah remembered the expressions of his classmates when he first met them in class. Some of them asked, “How old are you? He spoke with KFOR News. When I revealed my age, they were all shocked.
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Since he comes from a successful family, Elijah’s success was not entirely unexpected.
His older sister, Shania Muhammad, made history just last May as the youngest person ever to graduate from both OCCC and Langston University at the age of 14.
Their father, Elijah Muhammad Sr., said the siblings always have healthy competition among them.
He thinks I’m up next and I can do it when he sees her accomplishing particular tasks, said Elijah Sr. We serve as our students’ support system.
Elijah admits that his older sister is a great aid to him even though they are rivals.
We are quite competitive. Elijah, who is on course to break his sister’s record as the youngest graduate in the state, said, “But she helps me out with a lot of my studies.
Elijah is a three-time state champion wrestler, a record exceptional student, and an entrepreneur with his own clothing business, Smart Boy.
FAQs About Elijah Muhammad Jr., the 12‑year‑old who made history as Oklahoma’s youngest Black college student
Who is Elijah Muhammad Jr. and what did he achieve?
Elijah Muhammad Jr. is a 12‑year‑old homeschooled student from Oklahoma City. In August 2022, he enrolled at Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) as a freshman majoring in cybersecurity, becoming the youngest Black college student in Oklahoma’s history.
What classes is he taking?
He began with three college-level courses:
Computer Technology
Computer Hardware
Computer Operating Systems
He’s also finishing his high school senior year through homeschooling, aiming to earn both an associate’s degree and a high school diploma simultaneously.
How did he get into college so early?
His father, Elijah Sr., founded a homeschool academy called Prep One Collegiate Academy. His exceptional aptitude was noticed as early as age 2, and with targeted support, he advanced to high school and college level before age 13.
Does he have siblings with similar achievements?
Yes! His older sister, Shania Muhammad, holds records as:
Youngest person to enroll at OCCC (at age 13)
Youngest person to graduate from both OCCC and Langston University (at age 14), earning two associate’s degrees.
Shania’s success served as inspiration and motivation for Elijah.
What else is notable about him?
Extra‑curricular champion: He’s a three‑time state champion wrestler.
Entrepreneur: Founder of a clothing line called “Smart Boy,” akin to his sister’s “Smart Girl” brand.
Future plans: Elijah aspires to attend an HBCU—Langston University has already accepted him—and explore scholarship opportunities.