Oakland University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Rochester Hills, MI

$14,520

Avg in-state tuition

$24,735

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Oakland University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Oakland University is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Rochester Hills, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,100, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 104 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $14,520, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $24,735.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

81% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1210

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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19k

Students enrolled

96%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

70%

Black

8%

Asian

6%

Unknown

5%

Hispanic

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Two or more races

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

57%

Socio-economic diversity

33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

16

Total Online Enrollment

17,748

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

94% On-campus

6% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 2% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 5% online

Master's Check Bold 14% online

Doctorate Check Bold 11% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $14,520 $24,735
Graduate $18,546 $24,648

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $798
On-campus room and board $11,022
On-campus other expenses $2,634
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $7,244
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,244
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $5,244

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $28,974 $39,189
Off-campus without family $27,806 $38,021
Off-campus with family $20,562 $30,777

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

33%

State Grant Aid

5%

Institution Grant Aid

87%

Pell Grant

33%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,110
State Grant Aid $1,010
Institution Grant Aid $7,992
Pell Grant Aid $4,566

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

5

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Education

BA

MA

DOC

7

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

9

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

10

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

11

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

12

History

BA

MA

DOC

13

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

14

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

15

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

16

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

17

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

18

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

19

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

20

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

21

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

22

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

23

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.