OU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,934

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

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

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Oakland University was $14,316. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at OU

OU net price calculator

$14,316

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Michigan and nationwide.

Michigan's average	$12,908
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of OU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,316	$358 (2%)	$8,347	$9,258	$10,827	$17,603	$20,199
2021	$14,674	$1,831 (14%)	$8,949	$8,839	$12,008	$16,142	$20,162
2020	$12,843	$459 (4%)	$7,490	$7,751	$10,387	$15,424	$17,616
2019	$12,384	$739 (6%)	$7,176	$7,304	$9,637	$15,129	$17,872
2018	$13,123	$925 (8%)	$8,380	$8,957	$11,593	$15,139	$18,247
2017	$12,198	$1,053 (9%)	$8,677	$9,033	$10,540	$15,120	$17,765
2016	$11,145	$19	$8,445	$8,331	$11,104	$14,800	$16,812
2015	$11,126	$2,195 (16%)	$8,013	$8,810	$10,782	$14,049	$16,729
2014	$13,321	--	$8,571	$9,170	$11,136	$14,224	$16,701

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Oakland University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$27,222	$2	$13,934	$12,488	$800
2021	$27,220	$1,326 (5%)	$13,934	$12,488	$798
2020	$25,894	$1,596 (7%)	$13,346	$11,764	$784
2019	$24,298	$646 (3%)	$12,606	$10,908	$784
2018	$23,652	$108	$11,970	$10,918	$764
2017	$23,544	$780 (3%)	$12,064	$10,716	$764
2016	$22,764	$311 (1%)	$11,344	$10,508	$912
2015	$23,075	$188	$10,613	$11,408	$1,054
2014	$22,887	$77	$10,613	$11,292	$982
2013	$22,964	--	$10,230	$11,372	$1,362

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at OU? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $10,639 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at OU is $1,182 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: OU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, OU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,634

If living off-campus, with family: $5,244

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,244
How much is OU application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $45.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: OU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Oakland University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$504	$805
For out-of-state students	$825	$1,027

Housing and Meal

**OU requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Oakland University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$10,639	3,330
2021	N/A	N/A	$10,639	3,330
2020	N/A	N/A	$10,430	3,424
2019	N/A	N/A	$10,225	3,440
2018	N/A	N/A	$9,910	2,685
2017	N/A	N/A	$9,620	2,706
2016	N/A	N/A	$9,250	2,709

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Oakland University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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