Oakland University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Oakland University is a public research university in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with about 12,351 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 87.84% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $58,612 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,262
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,120 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 87.84% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 12,351 82.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.56%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 32.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 54.1%
- Average SAT Score: 1120
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 14,476
- Applicants (IPEDS): 12,398
- Room & Board: $10,932 annual estimate
Oakland University: what the data shows
Common questions about Oakland University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Oakland University?
Oakland University is located in Rochester Hills, MI (ZIP 48309-4401).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Oakland University public or private?
Oakland University is a Public institution.
How much does Oakland University cost?
Published tuition: $15,262 in-state, $23,188 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,120.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,422 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,560 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,711 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,874 |
| $110,001+ | $19,217 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $61,048.
How hard is it to get into Oakland University?
Admission rate: 87.84%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1120 and midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Oakland University?
Total enrollment: 12,351 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 14,476 students.
Graduate enrollment: 3,181 students.
About 82% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Oakland University?
150%-time completion rate: 57.56%.
First-year retention: 77.9%.
What do graduates of Oakland University earn?
Median earnings: $49,017 six years after entry; $58,612 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,750.
31.98% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Oakland University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (438 completions)
- Psychology, General (219 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (202 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (179 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (144 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (142 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (139 completions)
- Social Work (139 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (123 completions)
- Medicine (117 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Oakland University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 87.84%; completion rate 57.56%; median earnings $58,612 at 10 years; net price $9,120. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$15,262
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Oakland University was $15,262.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,120
2024 Value
In 2024 Oakland University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,120.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,480 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,120 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$61,048 4-Year In-State Tuition
$92,752 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,932 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,894 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$107,576 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Oakland University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
37.39% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Oakland University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Oakland University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,613 | $23,873 | $11,865 |
| 2014 | $10,613 | $23,873 | $11,455 |
| 2015 | $11,344 | $23,522 | $11,929 |
| 2016 | $12,064 | $24,540 | $12,415 |
| 2017 | $11,970 | $23,873 | $12,779 |
| 2018 | $12,606 | $24,230 | $11,560 |
| 2019 | $13,346 | $24,710 | $11,802 |
| 2020 | $13,934 | $24,708 | $13,446 |
| 2021 | $13,934 | $24,708 | $12,729 |
| 2022 | $14,476 | $23,730 | $12,614 |
| 2023 | $14,694 | $23,188 | $13,584 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
87.84% Acceptance Rate
12,398 Total Applicants
8,708 Students Admitted
2,236 First-Time Students Enrolled
25.68% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1120
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Oakland University reported total enrollment of about 12,351 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (69.1%), Black or African American (10.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). About 31.98% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
82.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Oakland University in 2024 is 12,351 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 14,476 students. Graduate enrollment is about 3,181 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 69.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.85% 100% Completion Time
57.56% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.85% of students graduating from Oakland University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17% male / 83% female
- Psychology, General: 20% male / 80% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 9% male / 91% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Oakland University.
Return on Investment
$22,750 Median Student Debt
$58,612 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.81% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1506.69% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Oakland University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 134 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 438 completions
2. Psychology, General: 219 completions
3. Elementary Education and Teaching: 202 completions
4. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: 179 completions
5. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 144 completions
6. Mechanical Engineering: 142 completions
7. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 139 completions
8. Social Work: 139 completions
9. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 123 completions
Most popular programs at Oakland University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Oakland University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Oakland University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 54.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,527
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,989
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Oakland University is a public institution located in Rochester Hills, MI, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 12,351 students. Student body composition includes White (69.1%), Black or African American (10.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). The admission rate is 87.84%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1120. The 150%-time completion rate is 57.56%. Approximately 31.98% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Rochester Hills, MI 48309-4401
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 134 distinct degree programs, Oakland University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oakland University located?
Oakland University is located in Rochester Hills, MI.
What is Oakland University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Oakland University is 87.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 12,398 applicants and 8,708 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Oakland University cost?
Reported tuition is $15,262 and average net price is $9,120 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,932 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Oakland University?
Oakland University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 14,476 students, White (69.1%), Black or African American (10.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Oakland University?
About 32.4% of students at Oakland University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Oakland University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Oakland University reports midpoint SAT about 1120 and midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of Oakland University earn?
Median earnings are $49,017 six years after entry and $58,612 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Oakland University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Oakland University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,750.
Is Oakland University public or private?
Oakland University is a public institution located in Rochester Hills, MI.
Is Oakland University an HBCU?
No. Oakland University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Oakland University a tribal college?
No. Oakland University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.