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Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan · Public

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

Top 36% in Earnings

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.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 523 / yr
Median Salary $108,536

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Graduates 309 / yr
Median Salary $29,225

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 251 / yr
Median Salary $105,451

Human Resources Management and Services

Graduates 225 / yr
Median Salary $79,034

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 211 / yr
Median Salary $66,537

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 186 / yr
Median Salary $50,247

Psychology, General

Graduates 175 / yr
Median Salary $49,152

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 173 / yr
Median Salary $91,379

Biology, General

Graduates 170 / yr
Median Salary $27,497

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 162 / yr
Median Salary $104,665

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 152 / yr
Median Salary $37,795

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 141 / yr
Median Salary $36,157

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 122 / yr
Median Salary $67,253

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 102 / yr
Median Salary $61,804

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 101 / yr
Median Salary $90,920

Marketing

Graduates 96 / yr
Median Salary $50,087

Social Work

Graduates 95 / yr
Median Salary $38,446

Business/Commerce, General

Graduates 65 / yr
Median Salary $56,118

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 65 / yr
Median Salary $31,746

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 62 / yr
Median Salary $35,705

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 59 / yr
Median Salary $61,223

Design and Applied Arts

Graduates 58 / yr
Median Salary $30,687

Computer Engineering

Graduates 57 / yr
Median Salary $78,709

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Graduates 51 / yr
Median Salary $46,551

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Campus Location

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Rochester Hills, MI 48309-4401

Oakland University is located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oakland University has an acceptance rate of 70.2%.