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Oakland University

Oakland

Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309-4401

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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.

Established
1957
Motto
Seguir virtute e canoscenza from Dante's Inferno
Mascot
Grizz
Type
Public research university

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70%Acceptance
1110SAT Avg
12,450Students
17:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$58,612Earnings 10yr
$13,584Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Oakland University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1110

Reading & WritingMid: 555
520620
MathMid: 545
475565

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1110

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,694
Tuition (out-of-state)$23,188
Room & Board$11,309
Books & Supplies$700
Total Cost of Attendance$25,016
Average Net Price$13,584
Median Debt at Graduation$22,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$241

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,004
$30–48K$8,807
$48–75K$12,229
$75–110K$18,508
$110K+$22,034

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,584

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (179)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
12,450
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 10%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 6%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.9%
Freshman Retention75.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,017
8 Years$53,392
10 Years$58,612

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,600
Men
$58,300

Rankings

Forbes
#423
Washington Monthly
#218

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from MI state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K
25 mi(43 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
113 mi(196 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
188 mi(326 min)

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