Oakland University
Rochester Hills, Michigan
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1957Large suburbSEVP certified
About
Oakland University (OU or Oakland) is a public research university in Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1957 through a donation of Matilda Dodge Wilson and husband Alfred G. Wilson, it was initially known as Michigan State University-Oakland, operating under the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, before gaining institutional independence from the board in 1970. Oakland University is one of the eight research universities in the State of Michigan and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$22,950
- Estimated total for international students
- US$32,223
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$16,176
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$25,449
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 12,351
- Graduate students
- 3,181
- International undergraduates
- 2%
- Students per teacher
- 17 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 88%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 540–640 · Maths 490–590
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$63,565
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (164)
Bachelor's degrees71 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological/Biosystems EngineeringBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering ChemistryEngineering PhysicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHomeland SecurityHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNutrition SciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSociologySociology and AnthropologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees40 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesApplied MathematicsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees17 subjects
Applied MathematicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralChemistryComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMechanical EngineeringPhysicsPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)3 subjects
MedicineRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Undergraduate certificates1 subject
Dance
Graduate certificates32 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsComputer EngineeringComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData AnalyticsEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering-Related FieldsEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessLegal Professions and Studies, OtherManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMusicPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.