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Summary
Oakland University is a public institution that was founded in 1957. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,838, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 1,444 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Oakland University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,860 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $23,190 (2012-13).
The Oakland University campus is located in Rochester, Mich., a suburb about 30 miles northwest of Detroit. Undergraduates can earn degrees in more than 130 programs, and graduate students can enroll in many fields of study, including business, education, engineering, and health. Classes at Oakland are usually small, often with fewer than 35 students, and only 1 percent of courses are taught by graduate assistants. Oakland University hosts hundreds of corporate employers each year to interview students, and statistics show that nearly 90 percent of Oakland students find a job within six months of graduation. Students at Oakland can participate in more than 200 campus organizations, Greek life, and student government. Sports fans can try out for the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Summit League, or cheer with mascots Grizz and Clawzz. Notable alumni include table tennis Olympian Jasna Reed, who earned a political science degree. Baywatch star David Hasselhoff attended Oakland University as well, but only stayed for one semester.
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Oakland University delivers a distinctive undergraduate education complemented by the strength of its graduate offerings and research accomplishments. Located in suburban Rochester, Michigan, Oakland is a nationally recognized public university with nearly 20,000 students. Oakland academics take undergraduates beyond the classroom as they work alongside inspired faculty and community mentors in the laboratory, field or workplace. Students enjoy small classes, countless research, cultural and social opportunities, and a high rate of job placement after graduation. With a rich campus atmosphere complete with residence halls, Greek life, Division 1 athletics and more than 200 student organizations, Oakland offers the total college experience. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1957 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $56,877,139 |
Applying
When applying to Oakland University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 67.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 67.6% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Oakland University is 21:1, and the school has 40.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Oakland University include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Education; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 73.0 percent.
Student Life
Oakland University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,838, with a gender distribution of 39.6 percent male students and 60.4 percent female students. At this school, 15.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 85.0 percent of students live off campus. Oakland University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 19,379 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Oakland University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, and health service. Oakland University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Oakland University, 90 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Oakland University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 90% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Oakland University, 67.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $4,477.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $10,860 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $23,190 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $7,986 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
