OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

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Oakland University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Rochester Hills, MI). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

Rochester Hills, MI 48309-4401
Main Phone: (248) 370-2100
Web Site: www.oakland.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 12,273 (full-time equivalent) students. 95.4% of students attend full-time, while 4.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 728 male students and 1,140 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 39% of the student body, while females made up 61%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (7)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (4)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 77.8% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Public Administration

School Accreditation

Oakland University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Oakland University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Oakland University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Mid-Continent Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 12,260
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 7,008
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 18,852

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Recommendations are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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