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Oakland University
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Annual Tuition
$14,694
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
70.2%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
57.3%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$58,612
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Oakland University is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Rochester Hills, MI. With a competitive tuition profile of $14,694, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 57.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$58,776
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
2.1 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$28,612
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$227,344
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$513,464
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Oakland University is $22,750.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$14,694
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
75.2%
Success
57.3%
In-State Cost
$14,694
Age 25+ Students
14.9%
Carnegie Class
R2: Doctoral — High Research
Working at 6yr
4,571 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.