Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI · Public

Acceptance rate
88%
Average SAT
1,120
ACT midpoint
25
Enrollment
12,351
In-state tuition
$15,262
Out-of-state tuition
$23,188
Avg net price
$9,120
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1030 and 1230 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 25

Popular programs at Oakland University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.520
2Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.246
3Psychology, General.198
4Human Resources Management and Services.183
5Computer and Information Sciences, General.176
6Mechanical Engineering.173
7Biology, General.165
8Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.133
9Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.130
10Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.128
11Finance and Financial Management Services.111
12Communication and Media Studies.110
13Social Work.91
14Criminal Justice and Corrections.77
15Marketing.76
16Business Administration, Management and Operations.70
17Accounting and Related Services.69
18Design and Applied Arts.61
19Business/Commerce, General.57
20Computer Engineering.49

Showing top 20 of 67 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Oakland University?

Oakland University has an acceptance rate of 88% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Oakland University?

Admitted students at Oakland University typically score between 1030 and 1230 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Oakland University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Oakland University is approximately $9,120 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Oakland University?

4-year graduation rate data for Oakland University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.