84%

Acceptance Rate

$9,322

Avg.Financial Aid

002307

FAFSA Code

About Oakland University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Public

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

19,309

Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

HLC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Not applicable

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Address

2200 North Squirrel Road

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 2483702100
Fax: N/A
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Rankings

The ranking of a particular university helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Oakland University at the 566th position among other national universities.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

FALSE

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

84%

SAT Range

1010 - 1240

ACT Range

21 - 28

Application Fee

FALSE$

SAT/ACT

Required

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

None

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1020-1230 to improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Oakland University, must score 23 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 20 are also given admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 2200 North Squirrel Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309-4401. To gather more information, they can call them at (248) 370-2100.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$12,384

Average Annual Cost

$12,606

Books And Supplies

$784

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$10,100

Budget For Other Expenses

$2,034

Total One Year Cost

$25,524

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to OU. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $32,314. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

20:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

76%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

39%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$890

Faculty Overview

52%

Male Professors

48%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Registered Nursing, Administration,...

392 Graduates

Health Professions and Related Clin...

332 Graduates

Psychology, General

211 Graduates

Biology, General

198 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies

184 Graduates

Human Resources Management and Serv...

156 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

152 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering

132 Graduates

Marketing

116 Graduates

Social Work

114 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

113 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences,...

110 Graduates

Finance and Financial Management Se...

96 Graduates

Accounting and Related Services

83 Graduates

Business/Commerce, General

73 Graduates

Criminal Justice and Corrections

64 Graduates

Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

64 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

60 Graduates

Sociology

54 Graduates

Design and Applied Arts

49 Graduates

Political Science and Government

41 Graduates

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...

41 Graduates

Journalism

39 Graduates

History

39 Graduates

Computer Engineering

35 Graduates

Business Administration, Management...

34 Graduates

Natural Resources Conservation and...

29 Graduates

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

28 Graduates

Management Information Systems and...

27 Graduates

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

26 Graduates

Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

25 Graduates

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

24 Graduates

Non-Professional General Legal Stud...

23 Graduates

International Relations and Nationa...

20 Graduates

Homeland Security

19 Graduates

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

19 Graduates

Fine and Studio Arts

19 Graduates

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

18 Graduates

Industrial Engineering

17 Graduates

Mathematics

17 Graduates

Biological/Biosystems Engineering

17 Graduates

Public Health

16 Graduates

Music

14 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

13 Graduates

Anthropology

13 Graduates

Chemistry

13 Graduates

East Asian Languages, Literatures,...

13 Graduates

Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

11 Graduates

Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

10 Graduates

Dance

9 Graduates

Public Administration

8 Graduates

Economics

8 Graduates

Sociology and Anthropology

7 Graduates

Business/Managerial Economics

7 Graduates

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

7 Graduates

Physics

6 Graduates

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

5 Graduates

Philosophy

4 Graduates

Engineering Chemistry

4 Graduates

Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...

4 Graduates

Area Studies

3 Graduates

Statistics

1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

15,799

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

30%

Full-time

80%

Part-time

20%

Students Gender

Male

44%

US National: 44%

Female

56%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

74% White

4% Unknown

8% Black

4% Hispanic

3% Two or more races

2% Non Resident alien

5% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

2%

Out Of State

98%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$78,697 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

16%

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

The Grizz

School Colors

black and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

152

Total Female Athletes

190

Intramural Sports

12

Sports Club

28

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

Yes

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At OU, $10,806 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. At Oakland University, students are offered well-cooked food keeping in mind their health and nutritional requirements. Additionally, the university offers a wide assortment of dining and meal options to the students. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 43% male and 57% female students.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$36,000/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$43,100/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$21,428

$29,250

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$222 - 304

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

86%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,322

Students Receiving Federal Grants

34%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,693

Students Receiving State Aid

6%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,004

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

85%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,478

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$14,055

$30K - $48K

$13,927

$48K - $75K

$11,594

$75K - $110K

$6,102

> $110K

$3,359

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$35,619,848

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$31,373,478

The financial aid department of Oakland University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,813, whereas the financial aid is $8,291. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $1,085 and institutional aid worth $8,291. At OU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $35,619,848 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $31,373,478.

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