Oakland University (OU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	3,330
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	92%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	56%

Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, OU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that OU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Oakland University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 73% at OU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,934

Cost of attendance at Oakland University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,708

Cost of attendance at Oakland University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Oakland University received on average $10,413 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,413

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	831	38%	$4,945	$4,109,162
Other Federal Grant	1,344	61%	$5,195	$6,981,558
State Grant/Scholarships	135	6%	$977	$131,917
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,913	86%	$7,108	$13,597,750
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,989	90%	$10,413	$20,711,225

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Oakland University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Oakland University students is 56.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.5%.

56.1%

asian 62.7% 79 students
African American 29.2% 74 students
white 59.2% 1,131 students
unknown 71.7% 43 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 51.1% 46 students
International Students 73.3% 22 students
Mixed Race 44.7% 46 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Horizon League
Basketball Horizon League
Track and Cross Country Horizon League

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Oakland University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Oakland University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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