Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
Oakland University sits on 1,443 acres in Rochester Hills, Michigan, approximately 30 miles north of Detroit. Founded in 1957 on land donated by automotive pioneers Alfred and Matilda Wilson, the campus features a blend of modern academic buildings and restored historic structures from the original Meadow Brook estate. The university maintains a comprehensive academic program with particular strengths in engineering, business, health sciences, and the performing arts, anchored by the School of Engineering and Computer Science and the School of Business Administration. Students can choose from multiple housing options across six residence halls and two apartment complexes on the suburban campus. The Golden Grizzlies compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the Horizon League, with basketball games played at the O'rena, the university's 4,000-seat athletic facility.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Oakland is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Oakland University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#764 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#271 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#11 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#60 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 995/1185 |
| GPA | 3.51 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,309 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,303 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,309 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,797 |
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% |
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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.
Last updated February 24, 2025