Oakland University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,429

4.49% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,734

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

70.2%

12,398 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

15,922

76% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

56.9%

1,378 Graduates

About

Oakland University is a higher education institution located in Oakland County, MI. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Oakland University were Registered Nursing (479 degrees awarded), General Psychology (206 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (182 degrees).

In 2023, 4,393 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oakland University. 62.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,171 degrees), 12.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (263 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oakland University is $16,429, which is $−14,574 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oakland University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4,115 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Oakland University is $16,429, which is $14,575 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,734.

In 2023, 65% of undergraduate students attending Oakland University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,429

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Oakland University was $16,429. The cost of tuition at Oakland University is $−14,575 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

Average Net Price

$15,734

2023 Value

3.78%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Oakland University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,734. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Oakland University grew by 3.78%.

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

$9,526

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oakland University was of $9,526 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.34% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Oakland University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 33.7% with respect to 2022, when 98% 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 12,398 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 11.6% annual growth. Out of those 12,398 applicants, 8,708 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.2% acceptance rate.

There were 15,922 students enrolled at Oakland University in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oakland University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

70.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

8,708

Accepted Out of 12,398

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oakland University was 70.2% (8,708 admissions from 12,398 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 90.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 11.6%, while admissions declined by 13%.

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 (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Oakland University in 2023 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 15,922 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Oakland University is 12,104 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,818. This means that 76% of students enrolled at Oakland University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oakland University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.8% White, 8.94% Black or African American, 6.8% Asian, 4.89% Hispanic or Latino, 3.83% Two or More Races, 0.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0754% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Oakland University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.6%), followed by White Male (29.3%) and Black or African American Female (6.28%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.3%), followed by White Male (20.1%) and Asian Female (6.28%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oakland University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,922 students. The full-time enrollment at Oakland University is 12,104 and the part-time enrollment is 3,818. This means that 76% of students enrolled at Oakland University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% 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%

2023 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 (2023)

White
10,801 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,423 enrolled students
Asian
1,083 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oakland University is 67.8% White, 8.94% Black or African American, 6.8% Asian, 4.89% Hispanic or Latino, 3.83% Two or More Races, 0.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0754% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 412 students (2.59%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,059 more women than men received degrees from Oakland University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oakland University is white (3,171 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (263 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Oakland University is Registered Nursing (479 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (206 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (182 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (429 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (51 degrees), and English (72 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,622,114 people), Secondary school teachers (613,719 people), Software developers (491,334 people), Other managers (474,597 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (361,774 people).

The most specialized majors at Oakland University in 2023 are Engineering (429 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (51 degrees), English (72 degrees), History (43 degrees), and Education (427 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (429 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (51 degrees), English (72 degrees), History (43 degrees), and Education (427 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
479 degrees awarded
General Psychology
206 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
182 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oakland University was Registered Nursing with 479 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

1,667

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,726

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,667 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland University, which is 0.612 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,726).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 138 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 4.18 times more than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 396 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.77 times more than the 83 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 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 59% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (64.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Oakland University is Female and White (64.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 1.74% of graduates (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,171 degrees awarded
Black or African American
263 degrees awarded
Asian
235 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oakland University is white (3,171 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (263 degrees).

4.1% of degree recipients (180 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,988 degrees awarded
White Male
1,183 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
186 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oakland University is white female (1,988 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,183 degrees).

Operations

Oakland University has an endowment valued at nearly $137M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 26.3M (19.3%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Oakland University had a total salary expenditure of 357M. Oakland University employs 235 Associate professors, 147 Professors and 119 Assistant professors. Most academics at Oakland University are Male Associate professor (123), Female Associate professor (112), and Male Professor (95).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakland University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 213 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 184 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 146 employees.

Endowment

$137M

2023 Endowment

9.44%

growth from 2022

Oakland University has an endowment valued at about $137M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Oakland University grew 9.44% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $297M 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

$11.3M - Federal
$1.43M - State
$65k - Local

As of 2023, Oakland University received $11.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.43M from state grants and contracts, and $65k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$170M

2023 Salaries

0.819%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Oakland University paid a median of $170M in salaries, which represents 47.7% of their overall expenditure ($357M) and a 0.819% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.472% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$52.9M

Instructional Salaries

581

Number of Employees

In 2023, Oakland University paid a total of $52.9M to 581 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

235 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

213 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oakland University were Associate professor with 235 employees, Professor with 147 employees, and Assistant professor with 119 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakland University were Office and Administrative Support with 213 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 184 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 146 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oakland University was Male Associate professor with 123 employees, Female Associate professor with 112 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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