Overview
Student Population
| Location | Rochester Hills, Michigan |
| Online | oakland.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Oakland University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 12,054 prospective students applied, and 9,776 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,258 enrolled in the school. 14,041 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,511 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $13,934 plus fees of $0. Oakland is ranked 633 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Oakland is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Oakland University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#633 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#235 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#59 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1210 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $798 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,022 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,634 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,388 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $798 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,022 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,634 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,162 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 26% |
| Business | 18% |
| Communication | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171571 IPEDS survey data for Oakland University.
Current students may use the Oakland University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.