Oakland University, MI
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Oakland University Rankings
Affordability84
Selectivity38
Retention39
Graduation2
Earnings37
Diversity35
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Oakland University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education4%
Engineering8%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs23%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Oakland University
84%
Admission Rate
560
Median SAT Math
565
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Oakland University
$13K
In-State Tuition
$24K
Out-of-State Tuition
$21K
Average Total Cost
$12K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $7K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $10K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Oakland University
51%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
53%
Repayment Rate
$253
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 57% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 19% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 48% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 53% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 58% | 45% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 61% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Oakland University
76%
Retention Rate
8%
Transfer Rate
15%
Withdrawal Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 26% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 51% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 51% | 55% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 66% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 33% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48% | 35% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 43% | 36% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33% | 34% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 57% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 49% | 34% | 44% |
| Other race | 56% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Oakland University
92%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $65K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Oakland University
15,476
Undergraduates
64%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
3,510
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 61% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 42% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 23% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Oakland University, MI
Rochester University
4 miles, E
Oakland Community College
6 miles, S
Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac
6 miles, W
Cranbrook Academy of Art
8 miles, S