Oakland University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
15.8K

Full + Part time Students
1:21

Faculty to Student Ratio
11%

Transfer Student Ratio
$14.8K

Avg. Financial Aid

Oakland University is a world-class academic institution located on 1,443 acres of wooded hills and meadows in Rochester, Mich. A vibrant academic community, Oakland University currently enrolls more than 20,000 students, boasts nearly 100,000 alumni, and delivers more than 260 degree and certificate programs. The university was established in 1957 through a generous donation from founders Alfred and Matilda Dodge Wilson. They contributed their historic estate and $2 million to Michigan State University to establish a satellite school, named Michigan State University – Oakland. Oakland provides a distinct educational experience with flexible class schedules and state-of-the-art facilities, student services, classroom technologies, etc.

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Overview

Total Faculty	501
Full-Time Undergraduate	11,673
Part-Time Undergraduate	4,165
Transfer Students	1,326
Programs	140 Programs
Courses	2,667 Courses
Equivalencies	2,708 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$10,399
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,026
Books and Supplies	$1,362
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	56%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$8,524
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	61%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$6,260

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Oakland University participates in a variety of financial assistance programs to help students pay for their educational expenses. Assistance can be awarded by Oakland University, federal and state governments, and by private sources.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

If you have 24 or more college credits, a GPA of at least 2.5 will be considered for admission to Oakland. OU will also consider positive trends of most recent grades. If you have fewer than 24 college credits, admission will be based on both college and high school records.
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from previously attended institutions are required for admission consideration. Official high school transcripts are required if you have fewer than 24 college credits.
SAT Scores:

Not published.
Application Fee:

There is no application fee.
Apply Here:

http://www.oakland.edu/futurestudentsOpens in a new window or tab.

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The Academic Records Office evaluates all course work previously completed with a grade of "2.0" or an equivalent grade at regionally accredited post-secondary institutions.
Credits (Min/Max):

A max of 1/2 of the number of credits required for completion of a specific baccalaureate program are accepted from community colleges. No max from 4-years. You must earn 32 credits in residence at OU to receive your bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

Oakland University Transfer Credit Policy.pdfOpens in a new window or tab.