Oakland University

Rochester, MI

Oakland University

Rochester, MI

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Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$17,294

$25,788

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
515
75th
605
25th
500

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 10,005
Declined 1,105
Total Received 11,110
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Public

12,841

undergraduate students

3,267

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1957, Oakland University is a public, comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in the areas of business, engineering, and health care. It is located on a 1,444-acre campus in Rochester, Michigan—25 miles north of downtown Detroit.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 16,108
Established in 1957
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

1,444-acre campus in Rochester Hills (population: 74,205), 25 miles from Detroit. Major airports serve Detroit and Flint (35 miles); bus and train serve Pontiac (five miles).

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Oakland University
2200 North Squirrel Road
Rochester, MI
48309

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
19%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
42%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
22%
Top 1/4
51%
Top 1/2
83%
Bottom 1/2
17%
Bottom 1/4
3%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
515
75th
605
25th
500

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Optional

Not Selective

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 10,005
Declined 1,105
Total Received 11,110

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$6,755

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $14,694
Housing & Food $11,309
Additional fees $2,600
Books & supplies $700
Total $29,303
Average Financial Aid - $6,755
Total with Avg. Aid $22,548

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 248 370-2550
finservices@oakland.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

aikido, cricket, cycling, fencing, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, rock climbing, rugby, running, soccer, tae kwon do, tennis, volleyball, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

aikido, curling, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, judo, lacrosse, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, tennis, triathlon

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, bowling, flag football, floor hockey, juggling, quidditch, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Summit League

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Acting yes
Actuarial Science yes
Anatomy yes
Anthropology, General yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biochemistry yes
Biological/Biosystems Engineering yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Biophysics yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Hardware Engineering yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other yes
Conducting yes
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism yes
Dance, General yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Drawing yes
Economics, General yes
Education, Other yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Engineering Chemistry yes
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Environmental Chemistry yes
Environmental Health yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Finance, General yes
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
Forensic Nursing yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing yes
German Language and Literature yes
Graphic Design yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist yes
History, General yes yes
Homeland Security yes
Human Resources Development yes yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes yes
Industrial Engineering yes yes
Information Technology yes yes yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Japanese Language and Literature yes
Keyboard Instruments yes yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Linguistics yes yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Management Information Systems, General yes yes
Management Science yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes yes
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Music Pedagogy yes yes
Music Performance, General yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes yes yes
Music Technology yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music, General yes yes
Music, Other yes
Musical Theatre yes
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Nursing Practice yes
Nursing Science yes
Nutrition Sciences yes
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene yes
Operations Management and Supervision yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Orthotist/Prosthetist yes
Painting yes
Philosophy yes
Photography yes
Physical Therapy/Therapist yes
Physics, General yes yes
Physics, Other yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Pharmacy Studies yes
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies yes
Pre-Physician Assistant yes
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing yes
Project Management yes
Psychology, General yes yes yes
Public Administration yes yes
Public Health, General yes
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer yes
Reading Teacher Education yes yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Sculpture yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology and Anthropology yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Statistics, General yes yes
Systems Engineering yes yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology yes
Voice and Opera yes yes
Writing, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Psychology
  3. Communications/journalism

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

16,108

total students

96%

in-state

4%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

80%

12,841
students

Female
57%
7,361

Male
43%
5,480

20%

3,267
students

Female
58%
1,899

Male
42%
1,368

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

80%

10,244
students

Female
59%
6,013

Male
41%
4,231

20%

2,597
students

Female
52%
1,348

Male
48%
1,249

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
70%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 100
Countries most often represented Albania
Canada
China
India
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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