by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Oakland University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this Oakland cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Oakland University ran about $24,735 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Those who hail from the state of Michigan get a discount and only needed to pay $15,135 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $24,735 | $0 | $24,735 |
| In-State | $15,135 | $0 | $15,135 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Oakland University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $24,735 for out-of-state undergrads, Oakland University is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country.
In-state undergrads in Michigan pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Oakland only charges $15,135 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how Oakland compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Oakland University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Oakland University increased with an average annual rate of 3.43% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $14,905 if the growth keeps up.
If the in-state Oakland tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $30,320, and four years would cost $62,754.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 0.66% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $25,034 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $50,233 for two years and $101,128 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Oakland.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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