About Oakland University
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
19,309
Website
www.oakland.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
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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
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
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
$12,384
Average Annual Cost
$12,606
Books And Supplies
$784
Room And Board
$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
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
76%
Part-Time Retention Rate
39%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$890
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
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
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
15,799
Socio-Economic Diversity
30%
Part-time
20%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
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
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$222 - 304
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$9,322
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,693
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$1,004
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$7,478
Average Grant & Scholarship by 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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