Oakland University: Ranking & Review

Rochester Hills rank | United States rank | World rank |
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1 | 284 | 927 Top 6% |
Oakland University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
Total | Men | Women | |
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Acceptance Rate | 84% | 85% | 84% |
Applicants | 10,296 | 3,987 | 6,309 |
Admissions | 8,691 | 3,387 | 5,304 |
Enrolled undergraduates | 2,456 | 1,052 | 1,404 |
Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 19,333 | 8,498 | 10,835 |
4,499 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
717 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
Number of students submitting SAT scores | 1,954 |
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Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 80% |
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
Math |
Typical ACT scores
Number of students submitting ACT scores | 1,064 |
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Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 43% |
ACT Composite | |
ACT English | |
ACT Math |
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for undergraduates. Application fee for graduates - $45.
Secondary school GPA | Required |
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Secondary school rank | Recommended |
Secondary school record | Required |
Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
Recommendations | Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores | Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Oakland University Tuition
Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
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On-campus | $24,678 | $36,581 |
Off-campus | $23,652 | $35,555 |
The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $9,910 and other expenses per full academic year. |
Oakland University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 2,685 students.
In-state | Out-of-state | |
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Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $13,410 | $24,735 |
Fees for full-time undergraduates | $0 | $0 |
Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $447 | $825 |
Tuition for Full-time graduates | $16,950 | $24,648 |
Fees for full-time graduates | $0 | $0 |
Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $706 | $1,027 |
Programs and Degrees
Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
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Health Professions and Related Programs | 794 | 84 | 134 | 1,012 |
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 594 | 164 | 758 | |
Education | 165 | 245 | 14 | 424 |
Engineering | 251 | 130 | 10 | 391 |
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 220 | 8 | 228 | |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 215 | 6 | 7 | 228 |
Psychology | 207 | 9 | 3 | 219 |
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 110 | 53 | 1 | 164 |
Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 121 | 33 | 154 | |
Visual and Performing Arts | 139 | 3 | 142 | |
Social Sciences | 131 | 131 | ||
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 112 | 112 | ||
English Language and Literature & Letters | 93 | 4 | 97 | |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 74 | 74 | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 41 | 6 | 47 | |
History | 38 | 38 | ||
Physical Sciences | 18 | 10 | 1 | 29 |
Natural Resources and Conservation | 29 | 29 | ||
Mathematics and Statistics | 17 | 4 | 7 | 28 |
Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 27 | 27 | ||
Legal Professions and Studies | 23 | 23 | ||
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 22 | 22 | ||
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 8 | 8 | ||
Philosophy and Religious Studies | 4 | 4 | ||
Grand Total | 3,404 | 808 | 177 | 4,389 |
A total of 3,404 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Oakland University.
At the master's and doctor's level 985 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
Total | Men | Women | |
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Graduation rate | 46% | 43% | 47% |
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General info
Alternative names | OU Oakland O.U. |
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Founded | 1957 |
Motto | Seguir virtute e canoscenza Seek virtue and knowledge |
Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
Mission Statement | Oakland University is a preeminent metropolitan university that is recognized as a student-centered, doctoral research institution with a global perspective. We engage students in distinctive educational experiences that connect to the unique and diverse opportunities within and beyond our region. Through faculty-driven and student-engaged research, scholarship, and creative activity, Oakland University advances knowledge and art in a diverse and inclusive environment. Oakland University is an active community partner providing thriving civic, cultural, and recreational opportunities and valuable public service. |
Colors | black, gold |
Academic Calendar | Semester |
Total FTE staff | 1,982 |
Instructional FTE | 833 |
Research FTE | 6 |
Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
Control of institution | Public |
Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
Official Website | oakland.edu |
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Address | 2200 North Squirrel Road Rochester Hills, Michigan, 48309-4401 United States |
Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
City population | 71,000 |
Phone | 2483702100 |
Fax | +1 (248) 370 2286 |