$12,420
$23,872
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details86%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 9,229 |
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| Declined | + 1,459 |
| Total Received | 10,688 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI |
| University of Michigan — Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI |
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI |
| Kettering University | Flint, MI |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, OH |
| SAT | 1497 |
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| ACT | 2033 |
Oakland, founded in 1957, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 1,444-acre campus is located in Rochester, 25 miles north of downtown Detroit.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 20,012 |
| Established in | 1957 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools) • TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council) |
1,444-acre campus in Rochester Hills (population: 73,422), 25 miles from Detroit. Major airports serve Detroit and Flint (35 miles); bus and train serve Pontiac (five miles).
Oakland University
2200 North Squirrel Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4401
| Application fee | |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
86%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 9,229 |
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| Declined | + 1,459 |
| Total Received | 10,688 |
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Religious affiliation/commitment
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Dawn Aubry
Interim Assistant Vice President Student Affair, Admissions
P: 800 OAK-UNIV
visit@oakland.edu
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86%
Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.50 College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 100 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Albania Canada China India Iraq Saudi Arabia |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes Host family program International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
David Archbold
Director of International Students
248 370-3358
archbold@oakland.edu
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