Oakland University

#13 in Michigan

4-years Public College In Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University (referred to as OU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Rochester Hills, MI. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Oakland University is $14,694 for Michigan residents and $23,188 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 16,108 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).The highest degree offered at Oakland University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$14,694 (Michigan Residents) $23,188 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate90.05%
Student Population16,108
Test Scores1,140 (SAT)
Graduation Rate57%
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Oakland University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1966 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Oakland University is $14,694 for Michigan residents and $23,188 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Oakland University is $20,979 for Michigan residents and $24,648 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Oakland University offers the alternative tuition plans. 98 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,755 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Oakland University is 90.05% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.16%. The average SAT score is 1,140. Oakland University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 16,108 students are attending at Oakland University (12,841 undergraduate students). There are 637 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 585 part-time faculty working for Oakland University. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,781 (full-time) and 653 (part-time). The graduation rate at Oakland University is 57% and transfer-out rate is 27%. The retention rate is 75% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Oakland University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Oakland University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Oakland University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Oakland University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children
Oakland University Mission Statement
As a state-supported institution of higher education, Oakland University has a three-fold mission. It offers instructional programs of high quality that lead to degrees at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels as well as programs in continuing education; it advances knowledge and promotes the arts through research, scholarship and creative activity; and it renders significant public service. In all its activities, the university strives to exemplify educational leadership in a diverse and inclusive environment.