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Oakland University: Rankings, Cost, Programs, Placements

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#842 in World

#243 in USA

  • Institute Icon1443 acre campus
  • Estd. 1957
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Oakland University
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For PG international students of Oakland Uni, the application deadline is Sep 1, 2025, for Winter intake.

About Oakland University

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Things to Know
Year of establishment
1957
Also known as
OU
University website
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Student website
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Total foreign students
862
Campus size
1443 acres
No. of campus
1
Endowment value
USD 97 million
Scholarships granted
13522
Scholarship amount granted
USD 91 million
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
639
Faculty/Student ratio
17
Male/Female ratio
1.27
UG/PG course ratio
1.26
Total criminal offences
51

Oakland University Ranking 2025

#842

World level
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#243

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Oakland University Admission 2026

  • Application fees :No Fees
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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Type of documentsApplicable for
SOPNot required
LORNeeded for all courses
EssaysNot required
CVNeeded for all courses
Additional documentsRequired
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Commonly asked questions
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Q:   How long does Oakland University take to accept applications?
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Students who have applied to Oakland Uni can check their status by logging into the admission page. For graduate academic programs that admit students on a rolling basis, the review process usually takes 2-3 weeks from the date the application file becomes complete. On the other hand, for the programs that review applications as a group, the review process begins after the deadline date and can take 4-8 weeks before the decisions are announced.

Q:   How much is the application fee of Oakland University?
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For UG students, there is no Oakland University application fee. On the other hand, the Graduate School does charge an application fee from international students which is USD 45 (Around INR 3,900). International students can apply online to this university. The documents that are required to apply to this university are:

  • Academic transcripts
  • English language proficiency test score
  • Letter of recommendation
  • GRE / GMAT (as applicable)
  • CV or resume
  • Goal statement
  • Statement of finances
  • Certified bank statement
  • F1 transfer form
  • Any programme related documents
Q:   Does Oakland University require IELTS?
A: 

The University of Oakland accepts IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo scores from international applicants. The minimum test scores required in these tests are:

Tests

UG Test Score (Regular)

PG Test Score

IELTS

6.5

6.5

TOEFL

79

79

PTE

53

53

Duolingo

100

105 or better

 

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Oakland University Scholarships

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Q:   How can I apply for Graduate Assistantships at Oakland University?
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Students can check the open positions that are posted on Handshake. Graduate Assistantships are available to full-time graduate students of Oakland Uni. Also, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and show some progress towards completing the degree requirements. They must not be employed elsewhere or at Oakland University.

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Oakland University Cost

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(3 courses)
INR 16 L - 17 LGet Fee Details
Duration18 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedGRE, IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
Duration16-24 months
Exam AcceptedGMAT, GRE, IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
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Oakland University
Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

79%

Black

8%

Asian

6%

Hispanic

4%

UG Student residence

In state

95%

Foreign

2%

Out of state

2%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

84%

25 and over

15%

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UG Number of Applicant

11110
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Overall Graduation Rate

58
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UG Enrollment

12841
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PG Enrollment

3267

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Oakland University Vs Michigan University Flint Vs Indiana State University - Which is Better?

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Compare Oakland University with other similar colleges

MS
MBA/PGDM
College1st Year Tuition FeesRanking
INR 16.4 L - 16.66 L#318 US News, 2026
INR 12.64 L - 15.08 L#242 US News, 2026
INR 33.72 L -/-
INR 8.45 L - 13.52 L -/-
INR 8.46 L - 16.29 L -/-
INR 2.83 L - 5.08 L -/-
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Q:   Which is better - Oakland University or Indiana State University or Michigan University Flint?
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A few of the factors that may influence this decision include tuition fee, weather conditions, location, quality of faculty, reputation of the university, etc. Out of the 3 universities, Oakland and Michigan University Flint are somewhat selective universities. A comparison of these universities is given below:

Particulars

Oakland University

Michigan University Flint

Indiana State University

Acceptance rate

70% – 88%

69%

92%

Annual tuition fees

INR 16 L – 21 L

INR 16 L - 30 L

INR 12 L - 27 L

No. of courses

275+

60+

35+

Shiksha ranking

#228

#365

#268

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New York512
Chicago410
Los Angeles1223
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Students looking forward to study at Oakland University in Rochester should know that in Jan the temperatures can drop to an average of -9 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees celsius in July. Moreover it can snow in the month of January as well. Meanwhile summers tend to be warm with occasional thunderst

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Students can fill the OU Bear Bus Shuttle Request form to request shuttle services plus parking services are also available. Students should refer to the official website for more details on the Bear Bus routes.

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There are many pretty structures that students can visit before or after enrollment on campus of Oakland Uni. Some landmarks are Anibal House, Dodge Hall, Elliot Tower, Baldwin Memorial Pavilion, Katke-Cousins Golf Course, Lepley Sports Center, Oak View, Trumball Terrace, Varner House and much more.

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Yes, according to Yelp students can find various Indian food chains nearby Oakland University campus like Rangoli Indian Cuisine (0.9 miles), Virasat the Heritage (3.2 miles), Noorjahan Indian Cuisine Waterford (8.4 miles), Pink Garlic Indian Cuisine-Shelby Township (12.4 miles), Indian Heaven Cuisi

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University CityRochester Hills, Michigan, USA

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2200 N Squirrel Rd, Rochester, MI 48309, United States

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2200 N Squirrel Rd, Rochester, MI 48309, United States
Rochester Hills ( Michigan)

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