Oakland University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$45
Acceptance Rate
70.24%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
25.68%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,117
SAT Scores
1,110
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 11,110 students have applied and 10,005 students have allowed to admit to Oakland University (Acceptance rate: 90.05%). Oakland's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 21.16 % where 2,117 students have finally enrolled out of 10,005 admitted students.
Oakland acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ball State University and Kent State University at Kent, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 73.48%).
Oakland enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 23.51%).
How to Apply to Oakland University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Oakland. Oakland offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.oakland.edu/futurestudents |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.oakland.edu/futurestudents/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.oakland.edu/financialservices |
| Net Price Calculator | www.oakland.edu/npc |
| Veterans Tuition | www.oakland.edu/financialservices/available-financial-assistance/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | www.oakland.edu/dss |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Oakland and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Oakland University is 1,110. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Oakland University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,137). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland University | 1,110 | 0 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,137 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,144 | 72 |
SAT Score by Subject
At Oakland University, 5 students submitted SAT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,110 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 515 | 560 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 580 | 605 |
| Total | 1,015 | 1,140 | 1,245 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
Oakland Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Oakland University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |