Oakland University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair

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Oakland University is a large four-year, public school with 16,110 students enrolled. This school was established in 1957 and is one of the 2 schools located in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Academic Offerings

At Oakland University you can earn your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
149
Oakland University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 149 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Nursing, Medical, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Oakland University student retention rate is fair at 75% (close to Michigan average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at Oakland University is average: 60%.

Student to faculty ratio at Oakland University is decent - 17:1. Find out more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are very high - $24,800 a year.

Read the details about Oakland University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
90%
Easy
According to recent data, 11,110 applications were submitted and 10,005 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Oakland University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Oakland University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Oakland University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Oakland University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,700 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Oakland University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Oakland University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Oakland University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Oakland University
2200 North Squirrel Road
Rochester Hills, Michigan
48309-4401, USA
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