School Overview
Oakland University (OU) is a public, four-year university located on a large 1,500-acre campus in the cities for Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in central Oakland County, Michigan. It’s the only large research university in Oakland County, and was named Oakland University precisely because its the only and largest research university in the county. UO is classified as a Doctoral Research University by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Oakland University’s nursing department offers their students the option to earn LPN, ASD, RN-BSN, BSN, MSN, CRNA, Nurse Practitioner and DNP degrees.
Oakland University was founded in 1957 as Michigan State University, Oakland (MSU-O), under the banner of Michigan State, with just under 600 students and three small buildings. Four years later in 1963, Michigan State University, Oakland became an independent higher education institution and officially changed its name to Oakland University.
General Information
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Admission Office 101 North Foundation Hall Oakland University Rochester, MI 48309-4401 (248) 370-3360 (800) 625-8648 Fax: (248) 370-4462 [email protected] Contact: Eleanor Reynolds Assistant Vice President Student Affairs |
Main Address Rochester, MI 48309-4401 (248) 370-2100 www.oakland.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 16,594 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,569 Degree-seeking undergrads: 16,113 Graduate enrollment: 3,575 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 78% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 72% |
College Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Elementary Education B Engineering Computer Engineering – General B English Language & Literature English Composition B Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Oakland University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (248) 370-2100 |
| Website: | www.oakland.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.oakland.edu/futurestudents |
| Address: | 2200 North Squirrel Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309-4401 |
| Setting: | 21 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 20,012 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 43% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 21 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 16,047 (80% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $12,064 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $24,540 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 86% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,109 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Oakland University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Oakland University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 4 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 13 | 10 | 5 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Education | 14 | 2 | 11 | 5 | |
| Engineering | 2 | 8 | 6 | 3 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 8 | 11 | 10 | 1 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 5 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 3 | 6 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 17 | 6 | ||
| Grand total | 62 | 93 | 56 | 15 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Oakland University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Education | 1 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand total | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Oakland University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $12,064 |
| Out-of-state | $24,540 |
| Books and supplies | $764 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $16,338 |
| Out-of-state | $24,648 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 2,220 | 86% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,905 | 74% | $9,109 |
| Student loan aid | 1,384 | 53% | $5,568 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 11,203 | 67% | $6,408 |
| Federal student loans | 8,761 | 52% | $7,106 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Oakland University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Oakland University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 10,688 | 4,105 | 6,583 | Percent admitted | 100% | 86% | 87% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 24% | 27% | 23% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Oakland University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 20,012 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 16,568 |
| Graduate enrollment | 3,444 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Oakland University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree (William Beaumont School of Medicine)
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
- Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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