At a glance
Average net price
$9,120
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.6%
Admission rate
88%
Undergrad size
12,351
In-state tuition
$15,262
Out-of-state tuition
$23,188
Cost of attendance
$25,182
Median earnings (10y)
$58,612
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,120
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 77.9%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
23 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (24%), stem (19%), social sciences (18%).
- STEM19%
- Health24%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts18%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services3%
- Health professions23.8%~2,940 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business17.5%~2,165 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering8.2%~1,010 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.6%~818 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education6.1%~750 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science5.1%~634 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~614 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts4.6%~569 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~521 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication3.1%~389 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~353 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.7%~332 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English2.5%~309 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~253 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~168 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History1.3%~157 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~109 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~84 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~56 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~48 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 999 | $61,925 | $29,430 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 427 | $27,476 | $25,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 404 | $28,572 | $24,510 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 325 | $61,652 | $26,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 322 | $47,599 | $25,480 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 312 | $34,586 | $29,019 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 306 | $25,099 | $25,435 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 305 | $73,808 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 255 | $34,722 | $28,000 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 233 | $56,109 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 232 | $88,366 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 207 | $48,900 | $23,944 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 206 | $72,313 | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 197 | $34,054 | $24,125 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 192 | $46,506 | $25,715 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 167 | $31,528 | $28,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 134 | $50,708 | $23,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 130 | $32,025 | $27,954 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 124 | $37,796 | $25,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 120 | $45,823 | $27,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 115 | $60,294 | $26,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 113 | $103,063 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 105 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 102 | $45,675 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 102 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 100 | $98,613 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 93 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 92 | $23,244 | $23,054 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 90 | $30,652 | $25,990 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 87 | $76,319 | $26,125 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 84 | $97,963 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 83 | $48,045 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 81 | $59,306 | $26,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 79 | $37,582 | $22,875 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 72 | $99,486 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 72 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 65 | $29,274 | $25,171 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 57 | $71,468 | $29,750 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 56 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 56 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Oakland University
Oakland University is a large institution located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 12,351 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Oakland University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $9,120 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $15,262 for in-state students and $23,188 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,182 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 77.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,612 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Oakland University confers degrees and certificates across 23 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (24% of credentials), stem (19% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Oakland University accepts 88% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,120. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Rochester Hills, Michigan (suburb), Oakland University draws students from across Michigan and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Oakland University
Q.How much does Oakland University cost?
The average net price at Oakland University is $9,120 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,182.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Oakland University?
Oakland University has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Oakland University?
Oakland University admits 88% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Oakland University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Oakland University graduate earns $58,612 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Oakland University?
Published tuition is $15,262 in-state and $23,188 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Oakland University located?
Oakland University is located in Rochester Hills, Michigan (ZIP 48309).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Oakland University at their official website.