OU Description

At Oakland University (OU) in Rochester, Michigan, you will find diverse academics, research opportunities, a technologically updated learning environment and cultural arts activities.

Oakland has six bachelor’s granting colleges, which include:
*Arts and Sciences
*Business Administration
*Education and Human Services
*Engineering and Computer Science

OU also has graduate schools, including a school of law, and offers online and continuing education classes.

OU’s classes are highly advanced technologically, with nteractive and multimedia learning formats being a regular part of the OU educational experience.

Research, which is also a part of OU academics in such fields as Biomedical Research and Education, also employs some of the most advanced technologies.

The college life at OU is rich with cultural activities including a music festival, a theatre company, an art gallery and music and dance ensembles. There is also a student newspaper and radio station.

Those seeking admission to OU may fill out an application online. ACT’s are preferred but the school will also accept SAT’s. A high school diploma or GED is required and transcripts from all schools attended must be submitted along with the application.

Since OU has a rolling admissions policy, students are usually notified within a couple of weeks of submitting their application.

All students who apply for admission are automatically considered for OSU scholarships. In addition, students may apply for federal aid, which includes loans and grants for those who qualify.

Quick Facts about Oakland University

Location

Midwest

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Golden Grizzlies

Website

www.oakland.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$9,938

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,190

Retention Rate

73%

Enrollment

17,920

Year Established

1957

OU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
14,397
Freshman Class
3,246
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
17,920

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
80%
Graduate
20%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
69%
Part-Time
31%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
100%
Out-of-State
0%

Gender of Students

Women
61%
Men
39%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
8%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
77%
Latino
1%
Other
11%

Students State Origin

Michigan
100%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%

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