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Rochester Hills, Michigan is home to Oakland University. Rochester Hills is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Oakland University go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in media and education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Oakland University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 17,339 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Oakland University values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-Continent Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI 48309-4401
General Phone: (248) 370-2100
Admissions Phone: (248) 370-3360
Financial Aid Phone: (248) 370-2550
http://www.oakland.edu
Oakland University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 757 | elementary school teaching, reading teaching, school counseling, educational administration, early childhood education, curriculum and instruction, special ed, education, ... |
| Business And Management | 647 | business management, human resources development, marketing, MIS, business, finance, accounting, human resources, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 456 | English, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, history, political science, economics, Spanish language, linguistics, ... |
| Engineering | 249 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering management, systems engineering, various engineering courses, engineering physics |
| Media | 202 | communication studies, journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 141 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 139 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 124 | computer and info science, computer engineering, information technology, software engineering |
| Science | 105 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, biophysics, chemistry courses |
| Mathematics | 29 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 27 | clinical lab tech |
| Art Studies | 22 | visual and performing arts |
| Music | 20 | music performance, voice, piano, music theory and composition, music |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | public administration |
| Fine Arts | 15 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | exercise science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | theatre design |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | environmental health, occupational health |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Oakland University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,012 | 57 |
| Master's degree | 886 | 35 |
| Post-master's certificate | 54 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 20 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Oakland University had a total enrollment of 17,339 students (13,459 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 97% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
Oakland University offers campus housing for 1,914 of its 13,459 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rochester Hills, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,014 | 4,930 | 82% | 2,213 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (248) 370-3360
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,856 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,056 |
| Room and board | $ 6,080 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,035 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Oakland University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 230700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (248) 370-2550
Oakland University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 196 | 95 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 65 | 66 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 95 | $84,861 | 26 | $75,472 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 99 | $67,323 | 53 | $59,129 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 57 | $60,403 | 67 | $51,612 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $48,113 | 26 | $41,531 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 262 | $71,370 | 172 | $56,011 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Track | Mid-Continent Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 78 | 96 | 174 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Track | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 37 | 72 | 109 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Environmental Health
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oakland University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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