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Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI·Public·12,450 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 12,450 students.

70%
Accept
12,450
Students
$13,584
Net Price
57%
Grad Rate
$48,100
Earnings
10 yr
$16,787
Debt

About This School

Oakland University is a public institution located in Rochester Hills, Michigan with approximately 12,450 undergraduate students enrolled. Oakland University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,584 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $48,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Oakland University is a public research university in Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1957 through a donation of Matilda Dodge Wilson and husband Alfred G. Wilson, it was initially known as Michigan State University-Oakland, operating under the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, before gaining institutional independence from the board in 1970.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $13,584/year average net price and $16,787 median debt at graduation, Oakland is genuinely affordable, and the public research university setting offers solid academic resources for a mid-sized campus. However, a 57% graduation rate and 75% freshman retention rate suggest that a meaningful share of students struggle to finish — worth asking hard questions about advising, support, and your own readiness before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and self-motivated, but go in with a clear plan rather than assuming the path to graduation will take care of itself.

Founded
1957
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions24%
Business & Marketing17%
Engineering9%
Psychology6%
Education6%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Biological Sciences5%
Computer Science5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

A. P. J. Abdul KalamDavid HasselhoffRobert EnglundElizabeth ReaserN. R. Narayana MurthyCarl LevinHank JonesCurtis ArmstrongJasna FazlićDoris Eaton TravisKendrick NunnRegina Carter

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1110
Reading 75th %ile620
Math 75th %ile565

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$14,694
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,188
Avg Net Price
$13,584
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants30%
Median debt at graduation$16,787

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
57%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
75%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$48,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$16,787
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$16,787
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$39,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$48,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.9x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White70%
Black10%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (12,450 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Oakland University

2200 North Squirrel Road

Rochester Hills, MI 48309-4401

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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