by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 15,100 undergraduates in 2020, Oakland University is a large, public university located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Oakland University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Oakland University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Oakland University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Oakland University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Oakland University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Oakland University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Oakland University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Oakland University for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Oakland University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Oakland University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Oakland University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 15,100 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 12,057 (79.8%). Part-time attendance was 3,043 (20.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 12,057 | 3,043 | 15,100 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Oakland University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Oakland University #1577 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Oakland University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Oakland University Diversity Guide.
Oakland University has a total of 451 student athletes, 212 men and 239 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $10,382,659 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $10,382,659 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Oakland University Athletics