Oakland University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,167

4.49% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$12,208

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

87.8%

17,593 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

15,768

77.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

57.6%

1,541 Graduates

About

Oakland University is a higher education institution located in Oakland County, MI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Oakland University were Registered Nursing (438 degrees awarded), General Psychology (207 degrees), and Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (179 degrees).

In 2024, 4,198 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oakland University. 61.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,047 degrees), 12.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (250 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oakland University is $17,167, which is $−14,753 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Oakland University is $17,167, which is $14,753 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,208.

In 2024, 68% of undergraduate students attending Oakland University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,167

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Oakland University was $17,167. The cost of tuition at Oakland University is $−14,753 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Oakland University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,208

2024 Value

22.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Oakland University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,208. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Oakland University grew by 22.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Oakland University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,771

Room and Board

$700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oakland University was of $9,771 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.57% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $700. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 12.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Oakland University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Oakland University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.62% with respect to 2023, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Oakland University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Oakland University received 17,593 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 41.9% annual growth. Out of those 17,593 applicants, 15,454 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.8% acceptance rate.

There were 15,768 students enrolled at Oakland University in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oakland University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

15,454

Accepted Out of 17,593

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oakland University was 87.8% (15,454 admissions from 17,593 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 70.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 41.9%, while admissions grew by 77.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Oakland University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Oakland University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Oakland University had a total enrollment of 15,768 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Oakland University is 12,231 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,537. This means that 77.6% of students enrolled at Oakland University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oakland University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67% White, 9.48% Black or African American, 6.85% Asian, 5.57% Hispanic or Latino, 3.91% Two or More Races, 0.209% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Oakland University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40%), followed by White Male (29.2%) and Black or African American Female (6.64%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.6%), followed by White Male (19.7%) and Asian Female (6.54%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oakland University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,768 students. The full-time enrollment at Oakland University is 12,231 and the part-time enrollment is 3,537. This means that 77.6% of students enrolled at Oakland University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Oakland University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Oakland University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Oakland University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Oakland University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
10,570 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,495 enrolled students
Asian
1,080 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oakland University is 67% White, 9.48% Black or African American, 6.85% Asian, 5.57% Hispanic or Latino, 3.91% Two or More Races, 0.209% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 358 students (2.27%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 968 more women than men received degrees from Oakland University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oakland University is white (3,047 degrees awarded). There were 12.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (250 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Oakland University is Registered Nursing (438 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (207 degrees) and Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (179 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Oakland University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (371 degrees awarded), English (86 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (162 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oakland University are Software developers (506,769 people), Other managers (443,161 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (369,082 people), Civil engineers (311,716 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (228,398 people).

The most specialized majors at Oakland University in 2024 are Engineering (371 degrees awarded), English (86 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (162 degrees), History (40 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oakland University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Podiatrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Oakland University are Engineering (371 degrees awarded), English (86 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (162 degrees), History (40 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oakland University are Elementary & secondary schools (603,428 people), Computer Systems Design (572,804 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (470,288 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (447,339 people), and Construction (352,697 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Oakland University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
438 degrees awarded
General Psychology
207 degrees awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
179 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oakland University was Registered Nursing with 438 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Oakland University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,615

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,583

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,615 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland University, which is 0.625 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,583).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Oakland University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 119 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 5.17 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 364 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.92 times more than the 74 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 33% of students graduating from Oakland University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (68.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Oakland University is Female and White (68.2% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.03% of graduates (62 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,047 degrees awarded
Black or African American
250 degrees awarded
Asian
244 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oakland University is white (3,047 degrees awarded). There were 12.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (250 degrees).

3.69% of degree recipients (155 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,126 degrees awarded
White Female
2,085 degrees awarded
White Female
2,058 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oakland University is white female (2,126 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,085 degrees).

Operations

Oakland University has an endowment valued at nearly $151M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 42.2M (27.9%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Oakland University had a total salary expenditure of 378M. Oakland University employs 231 Associate professors, 154 Professors and 116 Assistant professors. Most academics at Oakland University are Male Associate professor (120), Female Associate professor (111), and Male Professor (98).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakland University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 205 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 181 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 155 employees.

Endowment

$151M

2024 Endowment

10.8%

growth from 2023

Oakland University has an endowment valued at about $151M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Oakland University grew 10.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $101M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Oakland University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$14.9M - Federal
$1.81M - State
$91.3k - Local

As of 2024, Oakland University received $14.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.81M from state grants and contracts, and $91.3k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$177M

2024 Salaries

3.82%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Oakland University paid a median of $177M in salaries, which represents 46.7% of their overall expenditure ($378M) and a 3.82% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.819% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.2% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$55.3M

Instructional Salaries

584

Number of Employees

In 2024, Oakland University paid a total of $55.3M to 584 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakland University were Office and Administrative Support with 205 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 181 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 155 employees.

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