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Oakland University
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  • ROCHESTER HILLS, MI
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Oakland University

#8 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      A minus
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      A minus
    9. Dorms
      B+
    10. Campus Food
      A minus
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      B+
    Oakland is an above-average public university located in Auburn Hills, Michigan in the Detroit Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 12,057 undergraduate students. The Oakland acceptance rate is 81%. Popular majors include Nursing, Health Professions, and Human Resources. Graduating 56% of students, Oakland alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,000.
    oakland.edu
    2200 NORTH SQUIRREL ROAD
    ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48309
    About Oakland...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Horizon League
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    Oakland Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    81%
    Application Deadline
    March 1
    SAT Range
    980-1210
    ACT Range
    20-27
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    oakland.edu/futurestudents

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $14,674 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,903 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    93%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Nursing
      458 Graduates
    • Health Professions
      285 Graduates
    • Human Resources
      200 Graduates
    • Psychology
      162 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      160 Graduates
    • Communications
      130 Graduates
    • Biology
      126 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      121 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      121 Graduates
    • Finance
      106 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      43%
    • On Campus
      3%
    • Online
      54%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    12,057 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    3,043
    Undergrads Over 25
    16%
    Pell Grant
    33%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $43,100 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    56%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
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