Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 201 Meadow Brook Road
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
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
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
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
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
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
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Technology
Music, General
Musical Theatre
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

10,645

Applied

9,803

Accepted

13,771

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,847

Females Applied

6,332

Females Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,798

Males Applied

3,471

Males Accepted

91%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.51

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	September 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Financial Aid

10,247

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,266

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,090

Avg. Loan Aid

5,129

Avg. Grant Aid

7,566

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

42.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

4%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

13,771

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

4%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.7%
Black or African American	8.4%
White or Caucasian	70.65%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.21%
Asian	5.66%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.15%
Two or more races	3.64%
Other	4.58%

Gender

Male (42.12%)

Female (57.88%)

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	11%

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		Division 1	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		Division 1	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

1,207

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 618

Part-time - 589

Male - 522

Female - 685