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ACT
21/27
SAT
1010/1230
Estimated Cost
$24,678
Financial Aid
$27,918
Students
10,000 - 19,999
About Oakland University
Oakland University (OU) is a public university located in the cities of Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, Michigan. Situated on a 1,443-acre (584 ha) campus, it was co-founded by Matilda Dodge Wilson and John A. Hannah. It is the only major research university in Oakland County, from which the school derives its name, and it serves much of the Metro Detroit region. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has classified OU as a Doctoral Research University.
Location
Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
2200 North Squirrel Road, Rochester Hills, MI, 48309-4401, Oakland County
Oakland University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#151 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Michigan
#4 of 171
2024 Best Four Year Colleges in Michigan
#4 of 66
Most Popular Majors
Out of 24 majors categories at Oakland University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Oakland University within four or six years.