OAKLAND UNIVERSITY (Oakland)
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- Rochester Hills, MI 48309
- OPEID College Code: 00230700
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- General Phone: (248) 370-2100
- President: Gary D Russi
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 18,918
- College Alias: Oakland, OU
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- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
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- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
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- Mission Statement
- As a state-supported institution of higher education, Oakland University has a three-fold mission. It offers instructional programs of high quality that lead to degrees at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels as well as programs in continuing education; it advances knowledge and promotes the arts through research, scholarship and creative activity; and it renders significant public service. In all its activities, the university strives to exemplify educational leadership.
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,884 | 6,186 | 10,070 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,592 (67%) | 4,320 (70%) | 6,912 (69%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 964 (37%) | 1,502 (35%) | 2,466 (36%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,398 | 97% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 86%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 48% | 22% | 48% | 43% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,790 | $4,014 | $1,136 | $4,435 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Number in Default | 74 | 77 | 57 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,879 | 2,451 | 2,401 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $8,783 | $8,055 | $7,575 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,783 | $8,055 | $7,575 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $20,498 | $18,803 | $17,625 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,107 | $1,320 | $1,178 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,350 | $7,105 | $6,670 |
| Other Expenses | $2,022 | $1,790 | $1,534 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,902 | $6,826 | $6,900 |
| Other Expenses | $2,022 | $1,790 | $1,534 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,790 | $1,534 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,262 | $18,270 | $16,957 |
| In-State | $19,262 | $18,270 | $16,957 |
| Out of State | $30,977 | $29,018 | $27,007 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,814 | $17,991 | $17,187 |
| In-State | $17,814 | $17,991 | $17,187 |
| Out of State | $29,529 | $28,739 | $27,237 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $11,390 | $11,175 | $10,287 |
| In-State | $11,390 | $11,175 | $10,287 |
| Out of State | $23,105 | $21,923 | $20,337 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 18,918 Undergraduate: 15,273 Graduate: 3,645
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,184 Female: 11,734
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,994 Female: 9,279
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,190 Female: 2,455
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,679 Part-Time: 6,239
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 11,333 Part-Time: 3,940
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,346 Part-Time: 2,299
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 389 | 2% |
| American Indian | 73 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,533 | 8% |
| Asian | 718 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 328 | 2% |
| White | 14,286 | 76% |
| Unknown | 1,591 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 366 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,242 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,941 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,047 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,638 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,164 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 847 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,046 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 510 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 25 | 0.1% |
| Age Unknown | 92 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,992 | 1,412 | 580 |
| Faculty Status | 1,086 | 556 | 530 |
| Tenured Faculty | 356 | 356 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 258 | - | 258 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,043 | 515 | 528 |
| Primarily Instruction | 560 | 32 | 528 |
| Primarily Research | 6 | 6 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 59 | 59 | - |
| Other Professionals | 439 | 416 | 23 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 451 | 422 | 29 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 255 | 231 | 24 |
| Skilled Crafts | 49 | 49 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 99 | 99 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,642 (509) | $77,248 (282) | $64,678 (227) |
| Professor | $93,278 (113) | $95,786 (87) | $84,886 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $72,396 (191) | $75,472 (109) | $68,307 (82) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,833 (148) | $61,570 (71) | $60,154 (77) |
| Instructor | $54,287 (57) | $56,834 (15) | $53,377 (42) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,642 (509) | $77,248 (282) | $64,678 (227) |
| Professor | $93,278 (113) | $95,786 (87) | $84,886 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $72,396 (191) | $75,472 (109) | $68,307 (82) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,833 (148) | $61,570 (71) | $60,154 (77) |
| Instructor | $54,287 (57) | $56,834 (15) | $53,377 (42) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,838,808 | $1,165,489 | $1,673,319 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 41% | 59% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 499 | 249 | 250 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 365 | 175 | 190 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 35 | 14 | 21 |
| All Track Combined | 226 | 125 | 101 |
| Golf | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Soccer | 66 | 35 | 31 |
| Softball | 27 | - | 27 |
| Swimming and Diving | 65 | 31 | 34 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $62,515 | $41,681 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $20,446 | $17,227 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 51 | 25 | 26 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Golf | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 34%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 37% |
| Female | 43% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 69% |
| American Indian | 36% |
| Black | 15% |
| Asian | 41% |
| Hispanic | 37% |
| White | 45% |
| Unknown | 47% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 12% |
| 5 Years | 32% |
| 6 Years | 41% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 12 | 9 |
| Liquor Related | 57 | 42 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 3 |
| Drug Related | 19 | 13 |
| Liquor Related | 66 | 45 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 | 5 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 7 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009