Oakland University is a public 4-year college in Rochester Hills, Michigan with 12,351 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, costs an average of $11,815 a year after grants and graduates 58% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Oakland University acceptance rate and admissions
Oakland University admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 540 to 640, math 490 to 590). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Oakland University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Oakland University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Oakland University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $16,176 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $22,950 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $11,454 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $25,449 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $11,815 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $11,815 a year after grants and scholarships, $13,634 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Oakland University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Oakland University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $63,565 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $20,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 32% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Oakland University majors and what graduates earn
Oakland University awarded bachelor's degrees in 69 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from industrial engineering ($102,222).
All 69 majors at Oakland University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Oakland University
53 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 53 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | Professional doctorate | 117 | $64,353 | $199,924 |
| Business administration | Master's | 96 | $98,662 | $37,384 |
| Nursing | Master's | 60 | $97,968 | $39,921 |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 57 | $49,851 | $56,619 |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 56 | $106,639 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 56 | $51,430 | $39,700 |
| Social work | Master's | 52 | n/a | $35,864 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 37 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 34 | $57,243 | $30,396 |
| Electrical engineering | Master's | 31 | $108,070 | n/a |
| Mechanical engineering | Master's | 31 | $112,563 | n/a |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Master's | 31 | $117,255 | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 30 | $73,779 | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 28 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 22 | $96,376 | $52,547 |
| Biology | Master's | 22 | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 21 | $57,026 | n/a |
| IT and network administration | Master's | 20 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 20 | $54,719 | $33,200 |
| Business analytics and operations research | Master's | 19 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 18 | $65,642 | $39,192 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | Master's | 15 | $127,362 | n/a |
| Computer engineering | Master's | 14 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 11 | $62,925 | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 10 | $51,404 | $51,308 |
| Electrical engineering | Doctoral | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Physiology | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Education, Other | Master's | 5 | $64,995 | n/a |
| Psychology | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical engineering | Doctoral | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial engineering | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Doctoral | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Systems Engineering | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Systems Engineering | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Statistics | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Applied mathematics | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Doctoral | 2 | $255,893 | $109,285 |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Doctoral | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Linguistics | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Applied mathematics | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 12,351 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 57% women, 43% men
- 17 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Oakland University?
Oakland University admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Oakland University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $16,176 for in-state students and $22,950 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $11,815 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Oakland University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 540 to 640 in reading and writing and 490 to 590 in math. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Oakland University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Oakland University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Oakland University?
58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Oakland University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $63,565 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.