Oakland University
Oakland
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309-4401
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Oakland University is a public institution in Rochester Hills with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1110, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 12.4K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,612 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,584.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1110
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
61.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-0.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,787
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
90
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (179)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Pioneers
History & Fun Facts
- •History Matilda Dodge Wilson, co-founded Michigan State University–Oakland, now Oakland University, with her husband Alfred Wilson, and John A.
- •In 1908, John Francis Dodge and his wife Matilda purchased a farmhouse and 320 acres (130 ha) of land known as Meadow Brook Farms, located in central Oakland County.
- •In 1920, Matilda inherited John's fortune upon his death, soon remarrying to a lumber baron, Alfred G.
- •Between 1926 and 1929, the couple built Meadow Brook Hall on the land.
- •Oakland University was created in 1957 when Matilda Dodge Wilson and her second husband, Alfred Wilson, donated their 1,443-acre (5.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MI state average + suburban adjustment
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