Oakland University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,723

3.89% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$15,161

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

90.1%

11,110 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

16,108

75.7% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

57.6%

1,463 Graduates

About

Oakland University is a higher education institution located in Oakland County, MI. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Oakland University were Registered Nursing (520 degrees awarded), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (246 degrees), and General Psychology (198 degrees).

In 2022, 4,706 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oakland University. 59.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,403 degrees), 12.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (274 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oakland University is $15,723, which is $−14,427 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oakland University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4115 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Oakland University is $15,723, which is $14,427 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,161.

In 2022, 98% of undergraduate students attending Oakland University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,723

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Oakland University was $15,723. The cost of tuition at Oakland University is $−14,427 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

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

Average Net Price

$15,161

2022 Value

5.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Oakland University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,161. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Oakland University grew by 5.9%.

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

$9,218

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oakland University was of $9,218 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.931% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.251% 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

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Oakland University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 25.6% with respect to 2021, when 78% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oakland University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4115 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Oakland University received 11,110 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 4.37% annual growth. Out of those 11,110 applicants, 10,005 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.1% acceptance rate.

There were 16,108 students enrolled at Oakland University in 2022. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oakland University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

10,005

Accepted Out of 11,110

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oakland University was 90.1% (10,005 admissions from 11,110 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 92.1%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 4.37%, while admissions grew by 2.06%.

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 (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Oakland University in 2022 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 16,108 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Oakland University is 12,199 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,909. This means that 75.7% of students enrolled at Oakland University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oakland University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.3% White, 8.44% Black or African American, 6.5% Asian, 4.41% Hispanic or Latino, 3.79% Two or More Races, 0.211% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0869% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Oakland University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41%), followed by White Male (29.2%) and Black or African American Female (6.05%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.8%), followed by White Male (20.4%) and Asian Female (6.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oakland University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16,108 students. The full-time enrollment at Oakland University is 12,199 and the part-time enrollment is 3,909. This means that 75.7% of students enrolled at Oakland University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.4% 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

75%

2022 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), 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 (2022)

White
11,005 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,360 enrolled students
Asian
1,047 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oakland University is 68.3% White, 8.44% Black or African American, 6.5% Asian, 4.41% Hispanic or Latino, 3.79% Two or More Races, 0.211% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0869% 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 47.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.58% 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, 572 students (3.55%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 922 more women than men received degrees from Oakland University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oakland University is white (3,403 degrees awarded). There were 12.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (274 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Oakland University is Registered Nursing (520 degrees awarded), followed by Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (246 degrees) and General Psychology (198 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (547 degrees awarded), English (84 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (47 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,493,451 people), Physicians (542,506 people), Other managers (513,328 people), Software developers (475,538 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (352,806 people).

The most specialized majors at Oakland University in 2022 are Engineering (547 degrees awarded), English (84 degrees), Language & Linguistics (47 degrees), Health (1,201 degrees), and Biology (220 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Oakland University are Engineering (547 degrees awarded), English (84 degrees), Language & Linguistics (47 degrees), Health (1,201 degrees), and Biology (220 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,038,822 people), Elementary & secondary schools (710,405 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (705,660 people), Computer Systems Design (574,318 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (463,883 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 (2022)

Registered Nursing
520 degrees awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
246 degrees awarded
General Psychology
198 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oakland University was Registered Nursing with 520 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

1,892

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

2,814

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,892 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland University, which is 0.672 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,814).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 184 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 3.91 times more than the 47 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 406 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland University in Registered Nursing, which is 3.56 times more than the 114 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 31% of students graduating from Oakland University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Oakland University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 2.46% of graduates (36 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
3,403 degrees awarded
Asian
274 degrees awarded
Black or African American
261 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oakland University is white (3,403 degrees awarded). There were 12.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (274 degrees).

4.19% of degree recipients (197 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
2,058 degrees awarded
White Male
1,345 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
187 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oakland University is white female (2,058 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1345 degrees).

Operations

Oakland University has an endowment valued at nearly $125M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −32.4M (−26%) compared to the 1.13% average return (4.2M on 373M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2022, Oakland University had a total salary expenditure of 386M. Oakland University employs 239 Associate professors, 143 Professors and 139 Assistant professors. Most academics at Oakland University are Male Associate professor (120), Female Associate professor (119), and Male Professor (95).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakland University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 222 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 177 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 146 employees.

Endowment

$125M

2022 Endowment

15.1%

decline from 2021

Oakland University has an endowment valued at about $125M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Oakland University declined 15.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $248M 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: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$10.1M - Federal
$1.25M - State
$5.5k - Local

As of 2022, Oakland University received $10.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.25M from state grants and contracts, and $5.5k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$172M

2022 Salaries

3.2%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Oakland University paid a median of $172M in salaries, which represents 44.4% of their overall expenditure ($386M) and a 3.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.472% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.01% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$54M

Instructional Salaries

599

Number of Employees

In 2022, Oakland University paid a total of $54M to 599 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $73.7M (30%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

239 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

222 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oakland University were Associate professor with 239 employees, Professor with 143 employees, and Assistant professor with 139 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakland University were Office and Administrative Support with 222 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 177 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 146 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oakland University was Male Associate professor with 120 employees, Female Associate professor with 119 employees, and Male Professor with 95 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Oakland University.

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