Oakland University Tuition 2026: $15262 + Cost Breakdown

$15,262

Tuition

$25,524

Cost of Attendance

$9,120

Net Price

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Oakland University Tuition and Fees

Oakland University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very low, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. As per the 2020 - 2021 official information, the average cost for the undergraduate courses offered at the university adds up to about $19,028, which includes the total tuition fees and other expenses. The housing costs $10,806, books and supplies cost $784, while the other expenses add up to $3,661.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$15,262	$23,188
Book & Supplies	$784	$784
Room & Board cost	$10,100	$10,100
Other Expenses	$2,034	$2,034
Total Cost of Attendance	$25,524	$37,148

Students should understand that the tuition fees charged for their degree programs is not the only expense that is involved in the cost of attending the university. There are several other expenses that are involved in the cost of attending the university, which primarily includes housing, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living. What's more, at Oakland University, the total tuition and fees for the enrolled students come out to be around $19,028 in a year. In addition, the students will be needed to pay an average expense of $784 for books and supplies, $8,841 toward room and boarding, and $3,661 for different other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the university adds up to around $32,314 per year. Moreover, the tuition fees that the candidates have to pay stand at $13,346 and $24,710 for in-state and out-state students, respectively.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$9,120

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$7,176

$30,001 to $48,000

$7,304

$48,001 to $75,000

$9,637

$75,001 to $110,000

$15,129

$110,000+

$17,872

The net cost of attending Oakland University – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. Usually, the individuals who have a higher family income will be required to pay a higher net amount, too. So, it all essentially depends on the family income bracket of the student. At OU, the average net price is estimated to be around $12,843. For students with a family income below $30,000, the estimated net price is $7,490, while for the individuals who fall in the $30,001-$48,000 income bracket, the net cost is $7,751. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $10,387 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $15,424 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $17,616 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$15,262	$23,188
Room & Board Cost	$10,100	$10,100
Total Tuition & Fees	$22,706	$34,330

For students pursuing undergraduate courses at Oakland University, the tuition and fees are estimated to be $19,028 per year. They would also be required to pay around $8,841 for their room and boarding expenses. Accordingly, the overall cost for undergraduate students at the university totals about $32,314 per year, based on the available data.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$17,712	$24,648
Fees	N/A	N/A

Graduate in-state tuition is $17,712 & out-state tuition expenses is $24,648 for graduate year 2018-2019.

Sufficient data not available for graduate fees in-state & out-state. Please visit the college website for more details.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$738
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$464

The cost per credit hour – the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend Oakland University varies between graduate and undergraduate degrees. At OU, the cost per credit hour for graduate courses is $146. At present, Oakland University also offers various online programs to students across as many as 131 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$10,100	$6,508
Other Expense	$2,034	$4,400
Book & Supplies	$784	$784

Moving on to the housing and related expenses at Oakland University, these charges depend upon whether the candidate decides to stay on-campus or off-campus. For on-campus housing, students have to pay $13,240 per year, whereas, the cost for off-campus lodging is $11,764 a year. For on-campus students at the university, the room and board charges total around $10,806 per year, while the amount charged for off-campus candidates stands at $6,876. On the other hand, the charges toward books and supplies come to around $784. The other expenses that students should plan for come to around $2,434 for on-campus candidates and $4,888 for the candidates who live off-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$10,100

Off Campus

$6,508

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$2,034

Off Campus

$4,400

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$784

Off Campus

$784

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Bachelors	NA	NA
Masters	$31,830	$796
Doctorate	NA	$796
Graduate Certificate	$13,528	$796
Certificate	NA	$796
Certificate	NA	$796
Post Masters Certificate	$27,056	$796

Oakland University offers 16 online programs across 8 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

A four-year undergraduate course as well as living expenses at OU are projected to cost around $162,730 as per official data. Notably, the total expenses for undergraduate students amounted to $12,843 in 2018-2019, $12,384 in 2017-2018, and $13,123 in 2016-2017.

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Oakland University Tuition and Fees

Total Cost of Attendance

Average Net Price by Family Income

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Graduate Tuition and Fees

Cost Per Credit Hour

Campus Housing Expenses

Campus Housing Expenses

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

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