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Oakland University is a public research university located in Auburn Hills serving roughly 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
The school’s modern facilities, flexible class schedules and Division I athletics make it a strong choice for students looking to blend traditional campus life with real-world opportunity.
Oakland University students benefit from the school’s proximity to world-class businesses, art museums and health care systems, all from its tranquil campus in Rochester, Michigan.
Quick Info
Oakland University was founded in 1957 as a branch of Michigan State University. The school has since become its own independent university.
Oakland is an R2 research university based on the Carnegie Classification and was awarded nearly $30 million in research funding last year.
The school is proud to invest in its health care education. Its modern laboratories, clinical spaces and research facilities make pursuing a career in health care easy. Plus, students learn in classrooms with a 17.6:1 student to faculty ratio.
Academic Programs
Oakland University offers more than 118 bachelor’s programs and a combined 136 master’s programs, doctoral programs and certificate programs.
The most popular undergraduate majors by total enrollment are health, business, engineering, psychology and education, reports U.S. News and World Report.
Visit Oakland’s academic programs list for a full list of available study options.
Campus Life
Oakland University has made significant additions and improvements to its facilities in recent years.
Last year, O’Dowd Hall was reopened with new medical student study booths and an updated entry. The South Foundation Hall also reopened last year with a multimillion dollar facelift and expansion.
Ongoing projects include renovations to Meadow Brook Hall, a new humanities facility and additional parking and housing spaces.
At Oakland, more than 83 percent of students commute. Although most students live off campus, school spirit is still strong, especially during big games for its Division I teams.
Admissions and Scholarships
Students can apply to Oakland University using Common App. There is no application fee.
Test scores and essays are optional, but applicants must submit their high school transcripts online or mail them to the office of admissions.
Oakland is part of the Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP) which offers admissions to all in-state high school graduates with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
At Oakland, more than 50% of students receive financial aid and the school offers more than 250 scholarships. See the full list of available scholarships here.
Applicants are automatically considered for a merit-based scholarship.
Cost
Oakland provides a cost estimating tool to help students figure out exactly how much they will pay.
Tuition is calculated based on a number of factors, including which program students study and whether they are “upper” or “lower” division based on credit hours.
For example, an in-state undergraduate student should expect to pay around $15,262 each semester. At Oakland, there are no additional service fees.
Key Calendar Dates
Fall 2025 semester:
- Classes begin: Sept. 3, 2025
- Fall break: Oct. 16-19, 2025
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 26-30, 2025
- Classes end: Dec. 6, 2025
- Final exams: Dec. 8-13, 2025
- Fall commencement: Dec. 12-13, 2025
Winter 2026 semester:
- Classes begin: Jan. 6, 2026
- Winter break: Feb. 28-March 8, 2026
- Classes end: April 20, 2026
- Final exam: April 22-28, 2026
- Spring commencement: April 30-May 2, 2026
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