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Oakland University Trade Programs

Oakland University is a public institution located in Rochester Hills, MI. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Oakland University?

Contact information for Oakland University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2200 North Squirrel Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309-4401
Phone:	2483702100
Website:	www.oakland.edu/
Admissions:	www.oakland.edu/futurestudents
Financial Aid:	www.oakland.edu/financialservices

How Do I Get Into Oakland University?

You can apply to Oakland University online at: www.oakland.edu/futurestudents/apply/

Oakland University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Oakland University

Here’s what Oakland University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Oakland University?

Oakland University has an acceptance rate of 88%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 15% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Oakland University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 640. Math scores were between 490 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1030 to 1230.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Oakland University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	7,032	6,151	88%
Women	10,429	9,207	88%

Can I Afford Oakland University?

The average net price after aid at Oakland University is $13,584. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$17,167
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,735
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$17,167
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$24,735

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 17% of students at Oakland University receive some form of financial aid (2,189 students).

Nearly 68% of students at Oakland University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,977 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,454.

Student Loan Debt

37% of Oakland University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,654 per year.

Oakland University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,863 students enrolled at Oakland University, all undergraduate. Oakland University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 12,450 undergraduate students at Oakland University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Oakland University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	771
Black or African American	1,257
Hispanic	759
White	8,578
American Indian/Alaska Native	24
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	12
Two or More Races	522
Non-Resident	236

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Oakland University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Michigan	2,174
Ohio	8
Illinois	7
Florida	5
Indiana	4

Additionally, approximately 1.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Oakland University

Oakland University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

6,057 undergraduate students at Oakland University took at least one online class — of those, 815 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Oakland University

Oakland University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Oakland University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.