Oakland University
PublicRochester Hills, MI
Oakland University is a public large school in Rochester Hills, MI, enrolling about 12,351 undergraduates. Oakland University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 88%. Among reported majors, Industrial Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $102,222/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $7,926 more per year in tuition and fees (1.5x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Oakland University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Oakland University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Oakland University's acceptance rate?
Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI admits approximately 88% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Oakland University?
Admitted students at Oakland University typically score between 1030–1230 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Oakland University cost?
Oakland University's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,182 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Oakland University?
For 2024-25, Oakland University's published tuition and required fees were $23,188 for out-of-state students and $15,262 for in-state students -- $7,926 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Oakland University require students to live on campus?
No -- Oakland University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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