Overview

Oakland University is a University institution located in Rochester, MI, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 201 Meadow Brook Rd.
Rochester, MI  48309-4401
United States

Contact Phone: 248-370-2100

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Studies	×
Japanese Studies	×
Latin American Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anatomy	×
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Biophysics	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Actuarial Science	×
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Finance, General	×
Human Resources Development	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Operations Management And Supervision	×
Project Management	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Journalism	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Biological/biosystems Engineering	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering Chemistry	×
Engineering Physics/applied Physics	×
Industrial Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing	×
Writing, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature	×
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Japanese Language And Literature	×
Linguistics	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Dietetics/dietitian	×
Environmental Health	×
Health And Wellness, General	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other	×
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other	×
Histologic Technology/histotechnologist	×
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist	×
Orthotist/prosthetist	×
Pre-pharmacy Studies	×
Pre-physical Therapy Studies	×
Pre-physician Assistant	×
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Statistics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Nutrition Sciences	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other	×
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism	×
Homeland Security	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology And Anthropology	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting	×
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Cinematography And Film/video Production	×
Dance, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Drawing	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other	×
Graphic Design	×
Keyboard Instruments	×
Music Pedagogy	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Technology	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Musical Theatre	×
Painting	×
Photography	×
Sculpture	×
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×
Voice And Opera	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

17,593

Applied

15,454

Accepted

12,587

Enrolled

Female Admissions

10,429

Females Applied

6,151

Females Accepted

59%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

7,032

Males Applied

9,207

Males Accepted

131%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.48

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Required for some programs	Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Audition for music, theatre, and dance

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	July 1st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	August 1st	January 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	470	590
SAT Math	-	430	580
ACT Composite	-	21	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

17,168

In-state

24,735

Out-of-state

16,176

In-district

Fees

11,454

Room & board

Financial Aid

12,386

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,870

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,851

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,126

Avg. Loan Aid

3,909

Avg. Grant Aid

9,980

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

48.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

4%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

12,587

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

2%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.13%
Black or African American	10.22%
White or Caucasian	69.06%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.21%
Asian	5.98%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	4.19%
Other	2.23%

Gender

Male (42.77%)

Female (57.23%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	17%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Welcome Week, OU Has Talent show and Casino Night

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Grizz Gang, Student program Board, Collegiate DECA, Alternative Spring Break and Beta Alpha Psi

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
state certified police officers, security lighting, extensive camera system, self-defense/alcohol abuse classes

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football			No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey			No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

1,112

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 584

Part-time - 528

Male - 500

Female - 608