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Oakland University

Oakland University is a large, public institution located in Rochester Hills, mi. Founded in 1957, Oakland University offers undergraduate degrees in 179 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 12,626 undergraduates
cost $15,723 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Oakland University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 90.1%
SAT score average 1140
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Oakland University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Engineering and Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Human Resources Management and Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Mechanical Engineering

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $15,723
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,192
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $2,644
Cost of attendance* $30,359
Average financial aid package $11,070
Estimated cost $19,289 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $24,735
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,192
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $2,644
Cost of attendance* $39,371
Average financial aid package $11,070
Estimated cost $28,301 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Oakland University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,626, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

15,922

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
55%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
25%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Oakland University, students love their Grizz Gang. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 2200 North Squirrel Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309-4401
phone 248-370-2100
address www.oakland.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Grizz gang

Student program board

Collegiate deca

Alternative spring break

Beta alpha psi

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Oakland University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Oakland University?

Oakland University is located in Rochester Hills, mi.

What is the acceptance rate at Oakland University? 

The acceptance rate for Oakland University is 90%.

What’s the average GPA for Oakland University?

The average high school GPA for Oakland University students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Oakland University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Oakland University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $121,436.

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