As a state-supported institution of higher education, Oakland University has a three-fold mission. It offers instructional programs of high quality that lead to degrees at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels as well as programs in continuing education; it advances knowledge and promotes the arts through research, scholarship and creative activity; and it renders significant public service. In all its activities, the university strives to exemplify educational leadership.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
19
24
ACT English
18
24
ACT Math
18
25
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$5,856
$6,638
$7,575
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$13,056
$15,473
$17,625
Books and supplies
$1,035
$1,085
$1,178
Room and board (on campus)
$6,080
$6,354
$6,670
Room and board (off campus)
$6,080
$6,354
$6,900
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (248) 370-2550
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 85%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,004
State/Local Grants: $1,525
Institutional Grants: $3,695
Student Loans: $4,913