Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI · Suburb · 12,351 students
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Rochester Hills, MI, 48309-4401 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
33 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$25,182
Out-of-state COA
$33,108
Avg net price
$9,120
Room & board
$10,932
In-state tuition
$15,262
Out-of-state tuition
$23,188
Books & supplies
$700/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,422
$30–48k
$4,560
$48–75k
$6,711
$75–110k
$11,874
$110k+
$19,217
Admissions
Admit rate
88%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1120
Reading 540–640
Math 490–590
ACT midpoint
25
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Oakland University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
57%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
26%
Consumer completion
61%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
60%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
10%
Median earnings (6yr)
$49,017
Median earnings (10yr)
$58,612
Median debt
$22,750
Monthly loan payment
$241
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500–$28,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$38,326
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
17
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
32%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$45,384
Independent students
20%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
18%
Race & ethnicity
White
69%
Hispanic
6%
Black
10%
Asian
6%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$49,017
10 years after entry
$58,612
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Institutional
Endowment
$151M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
54%
Avg faculty salary
$10,527/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,989
Federal loan rate
37%
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