Oakland University: Ranking & Review
Oakland University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for undergraduates. Application fee for graduates - $45.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 1,954 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 80% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 1,064 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 43% |
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| ACT English | |
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Oakland University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 215 | 6 | 7 | 228 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 220 | 8 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 43% | 47% |
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General info
| Alternative names | OU Oakland O.U. |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2200 North Squirrel Road Rochester Hills, Michigan, 48309-4401 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| City population | 50,000 - 250,000 |
| Phone | 2483702100 |
| Fax | +1 (248) 370 2286 |