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Oakland University is situated in Rochester, Michigan. It is a public university and the only major university in Oakland County. The University consists of more than 15,000 students. Oakland University offers more than 100 graduate degrees and certificate courses.
Oakland University’s athletics teams are called the Golden Grizzlies. There are more than 16 sports teams competing in The Summit League and Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Sports like baseball, men's basketball, men's soccer, women's tennis and women's soccer are offered here. The notable alumni of this university are film and TV actor Curtis Armstrong, jazz violinist and winner of the MacArthur Fellowship, Regina Carter, and actor in “Days of our Lives,” Steve Blackwood.
Rochester Hills, MI 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 18,081 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
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
http://www.oakland.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 804 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, school counseling, reading teaching, special ed, early childhood education, curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 631 | business management, accounting, marketing, business, human resources development, finance, MIS, human resources, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 510 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, history, sociology, Spanish language, linguistics, economics, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 332 | registered nursing, various nursing, nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing |
| Media | 258 | communication studies, journalism |
| Engineering | 228 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, engineering management, various engineering courses, industrial engineering, engineering physics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 167 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Science | 125 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, biophysics, chemistry courses |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 76 | computer and info science, computer engineering, information technology, software engineering |
| Medicine | 60 | health professions |
| Mathematics | 33 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Family and Social Work | 31 | public administration |
| Medical Support and Technology | 30 | clinical lab tech |
| Music | 27 | music performance, voice, conducting, music pedagogy, piano, music, music theory and composition |
| Fine Arts | 22 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Art Studies | 19 | visual and performing arts |
| Medical Administration | 14 | occupational health, environmental health |
| Religion and Philosophy | 11 | philosophy |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | exercise science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | theatre design |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | drawing |
Number of programs and degrees for Oakland University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,241 | 64 |
| Master's degree | 915 | 42 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 75 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 63 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 55 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 39 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Oakland University had a total enrollment of 18,081 students (14,681 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 98% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
Oakland University offers campus housing for 1,979 of its 14,681 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rochester Hills, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,695 | 6,022 | 78% | 2,350 | 39% |
| Men | 2,921 | 2,172 | 74% | 888 | 41% |
| Women | 4,774 | 3,850 | 81% | 1,462 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
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 | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,055 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,803 |
| Room and board | $ 7,105 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,320 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,790 |
Financial Aid:
Oakland University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 230700)
Oakland University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 196 | 108 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 72 | 79 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 34 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 91 | $94,372 | 26 | $76,928 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 98 | $74,025 | 71 | $66,787 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 69 | $62,781 | 79 | $60,588 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $55,764 | 45 | $53,155 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 275 | $76,808 | 221 | $62,988 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Track | Mid-Continent Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45 | 32 | 77 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Track | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| Basketball | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 22 | 41 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
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
Operations Management and Supervision
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
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
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
International Relations and Affairs
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 ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Pedagogy
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, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
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 3% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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