Avg Earnings (5yr)
$49,017
Acceptance Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
57%
Annual Tuition
$14,694
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $58,612 ten years after entry — 8% above the national median. Acceptance rate 70.2%, average SAT score 1120, in-state tuition $14,694.
At a Glance
Total Students
12,450
Retention Rate
75%
Faculty Ratio
17
Financial Aid
39%
Median Debt
$22,750
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,120
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
540–640
SAT Math (middle 50%)
490–590
Institution Overview
Oakland University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 70.2% and a student body of 12,450. The university's in-state tuition is $14,694. The median debt for students is $22,750, and 38.9% of students receive financial aid.
Graduation and retention rates are 57.3% and 75.2%, respectively. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $50,659, with median earnings of $49,017 five years out and $58,612 ten years out.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$51k
1 YEAR
$49k
5 YEARS
$59k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Oakland University alumni earn a median of $50,659. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $49,017, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $58,612. The median debt for graduates is $22,750, and 38.9% of students receive financial aid.
Oakland University has a 70.2% acceptance rate and a 57.3% graduation rate. The retention rate is 75.2%. The in-state tuition is $14,694. The student population is 12,450.
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