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 |
Will you get in?
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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 12,443 prospective students applied, and 10,334 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,667 enrolled in the school. 14,605 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,704 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $13,346 plus fees of $0. Oakland is ranked 733 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#733 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#248 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#11 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#59 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1230 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.37 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $784 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $10,806 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,434 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,370 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $784 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $10,806 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,434 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,734 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
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.