Oakland University Graduate Schools

Oakland University (referred to as OU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Rochester Hills, MI. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Oakland University is $20,016 for Michigan residents and $24,648 for out-of-state students. The school has 3,399 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 17,170 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Oakland University (referred to as OU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Rochester Hills, MI. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1966 - Current[Estimated Date]).
OU Directory Information
School NameOakland University (OU)
Address2200 North Squirrel Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309-4401
Phone248-370-2100
Webhttps://www.oakland.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.oakland.edu/futurestudents
Financial Infohttps://www.oakland.edu/financialservices
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Oakland University is $20,016 for Michigan residents and $24,648 for out-of-state students. The school has 3,399 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 17,170 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 257 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 2 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$24,648
$20,016 for Michigan Residents
Student Population3,399
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs257 graduate programs
(2 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Oakland University is $20,016 for Michigan residents and $24,648 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $834 for Michigan residents and $1,027 for out-of-state students.
Oakland University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Oakland University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)2 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Oakland University is $20,016 for Michigan residents and $24,648 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$17,712-$24,648-
2019-2020$18,546-$24,648-
2020-2021$18,546-$24,648-
2021-2022$19,323-$24,648-
2022-2023$20,016-$24,648-
The graduate school tuition & fees of OU is average compared to public graduate schools in Michigan. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Michigan graduate tuition is $26,597 (public) / $19,159 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Oakland University$20,016$24,648
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Michigan Graduate Schools$18,234$21,147
Public$17,325$26,597
Private$19,159
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $16,436 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Oakland University. On-campus living costs are increased by 0.07% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $13,104. Off-campus living costs are increased by 4.93% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$10,100$2,034$6,508$4,400
2019-2020$10,806$2,434$6,876$4,888
2020-2021$11,022$2,634$7,244$5,244
2021-2022$11,192$2,634$7,244$5,244
2022-2023$11,192$2,644$7,860$5,244
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $834 for Michigan residents and $1,027 for other students at Oakland University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$738$1,027
2019-2020$773$1,027
2020-2021$773$1,027
2021-2022$805$1,027
2022-2023$834$1,027

Graduate Programs at OU

Oakland University offers 152 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 1,133 students have completed their study at Oakland University.
Offered Degrees at Oakland University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree591819
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship15071
Doctor's degree - other30158
Post Bachelor's Degree54143
Post Master's Degree21042
Total15221,133
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Oakland University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Educational Leadership and Administration program with 34 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 108 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Medicine program with 117 completers.
Oakland University offers 152 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,133 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 819 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 158 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 43 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 42 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 14 completers-
Communication14-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 64 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences33-
Information Technology12-
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)19-
Education [+] 212 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction0-
Educational Leadership and Administration27$45,200
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration20-
Special Education and Teaching58$44,100
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services20$40,400
Elementary Education and Teaching16-
Secondary Education and Teaching10-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching8-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0-
Music Teacher Education2-
Reading Teacher Education27-
Education (other)24-
Engineering [+] 169 completers-
Computer Hardware Engineering17-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering48$95,900
Mechanical Engineering58$90,900
Systems Engineering11-
Industrial Engineering12-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering23-
Engineering Technology [+] 48 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management48-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 6 completers-
Linguistics6-
English Language and Literature [+] 5 completers-
English Language and Literature5-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies2-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 19 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences11-
Exercise Physiology8-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2 completers-
Mathematics0-
Applied Mathematics0-
Statistics2-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0-
Physical Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Chemistry9-
Physics1-
Psychology [+] 13 completers-
Psychology13-
Human Services [+] 19 completers-
Public Administration19$47,800
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 4 completers-
Music0-
Music Performance1-
Conducting1-
Keyboard Instruments0-
Voice and Opera0-
Music Pedagogy1-
Music (other)1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 90 completers-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor33-
Public Health13$58,300
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene2-
Nursing Education0-
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing26-
Nursing Practice0-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing9-
Forensic Nursing7-
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)0-
Business [+] 138 completers-
Business Administration and Management108$86,300
Accounting22$61,500
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0-
Human Resources Development8-
Management Information Systems0-
History [+] 4 completers-
History4-
Total819
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 11 completers-
Information Technology11-
Education [+] 39 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration25$79,800
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services4-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching8-
Music Teacher Education0-
Reading Teacher Education2-
Engineering [+] 8 completers-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering4-
Mechanical Engineering4-
Systems Engineering0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 6 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences5-
Biophysics1-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2 completers-
Applied Mathematics2-
Physical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Environmental Chemistry0-
Psychology [+] 3 completers-
Psychology3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Physical Therapy/Therapist2-
Total71
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 158 completers-
Medicine117-
Physical Therapy/Therapist35-
Nursing Practice6-
Total158
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 0 completers-
Environmental Science0-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 0 completers-
East Asian Studies0-
Education [+] (1 completers) 6 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration0-
Superintendency and Educational System Administration0-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism5-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0-
Music Teacher Education0-
Reading Teacher Education0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1-
Education (other)0-
Engineering [+] 0 completers-
Computer Engineering0-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering0-
Biological/Biosystems Engineering0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0 completers-
Linguistics0-
French Language and Literature0-
Spanish Language and Literature0-
English Language and Literature [+] 0 completers-
English Language and Literature0-
Creative Writing0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Biomedical Sciences4-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 0 completers-
Mathematics0-
Statistics0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0-
Physical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Chemistry0-
Psychology [+] 0 completers-
Psychology0-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Public Administration0-
Social Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Economics0-
International Relations and Affairs1-
Political Science and Government0-
Sociology1-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Graphic Design0-
Photography0-
Music Pedagogy0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 11 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-
Physical Therapy/Therapist10-
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing0-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing0-
Forensic Nursing1-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)0-
Business [+] 20 completers-
Business/Commerce0-
Business Administration and Management3-
Operations Management and Supervision0-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)1-
Business/Managerial Economics0-
Finance1-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0-
Human Resources Development1-
International Business/Trade/Commerce0-
Management Information Systems0-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)14-
Marketing/Marketing Management0-
History [+] 0 completers-
History0-
Total43
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 39 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration31-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration2-
Superintendency and Educational System Administration5-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0-
Reading Teacher Education1-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Public Administration0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Music Performance0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Nursing Education0-
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing1-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing1-
Business [+] 1 completers-
Business/Commerce0-
Operations Management and Supervision0-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management0-
Accounting0-
Business/Managerial Economics0-
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (other)1-
Finance0-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0-
International Business/Trade/Commerce0-
Management Information Systems0-
Total42

Graduate Student Population at OU

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 3,399 students enrolled into Oakland University graduate schools where it has total 17,170 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 1,929 full-time and 1,470 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,468 male and 1,931 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,3991,4681,931
Full-time1,9298001,129
Part-tme1,470668802
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 2,148 White (63.20%), 191 Black/African American (5.62%), 112 Hispanic (3.30%), 264 Asian (7.77%), and 684 students with other races. 508 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,3991,4681,931
American Indian/Native American918
Asian264127137
Black/African American19151140
Hispanic1125458
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White2,1488641,284
Two More742747
Un-Known935241
Non-resident Alien508292216
Oakland University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 625 graduate students (18.39% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 651 graduate students (19.15% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total3,399
Enrolled Online Exclusively625
Enrolled Some Online Courses651
Not in Online Courses2,123
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Oakland University. 840 students are aged 20 to 24 (24.71% of total students), 163 students are aged above 50 (4.80%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Oakland University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,3991,4681,931
Age 20-21321121
Age 22-24808316492
Age 25-291,247577670
Age 30-34498232266
Age 35-39297124173
Age 40-49353143210
Age 50-641576394
Over 64624
Age Un-Known101

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