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Oakland University Application & Admissions Info

Are you considering applying to Oakland University? This institution based in Rochester Hills, MI ranks as Least Selective (85%+) relative to other colleges throughout the nation.

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Oakland University Applications

Getting Started with Your Application

Gaining entry to Oakland University calls for an impressive application; investigate the admission policies and design a submission that stands out.

Application Fees

To become part of the community at Oakland University calls for an application that sets you apart from the rest.

Online Application Website www.oakland.edu/futurestudents/apply/

Academic Factors Considered for Admission

GPA Required
Secondary School Rank Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School Record Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Standardized Test Scores (SAT, ACT, etc.) Not applicable
College-Preparatory Program Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required
Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended

This College’s Accepted and Transferable Credits

Advanced Placement Credits Accepted? Yes
Dual-Credit Classes Yes
Life Experience Credits Implied no

Here’s How to Track Down the Admissions Department

Admissions Department Website www.oakland.edu/futurestudents
Admissions Office Address 2200 North Squirrel Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309-4401
Admissions Department Phone (248) 370-2100

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Is It Hard to Get Into Oakland?

88% Acceptance Rate
60% Of Accepted Are Women
1% Submit SAT Scores

Acceptance Rate

Oakland University has an acceptance rate of 88%, so it is easier to gain admission here than at some other schools. Still, the staff will examine your application closely.

Average Test Scores

About 1% of students accepted to Oakland submitted their SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 640.

Math scores were between 490 and 590.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Oakland University  ( 540 to 640 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Oakland University  ( 490 to 590 )
200
800
Oakland received ACT scores from 1% of accepted students.

Oakland University Entering Class Statistics

How Do You Compare to Other Incoming Students at Oakland University?

Review the admissions stats from recent freshman classes to better understand your chances of being admitted to Oakland University.

How Admissions and Enrollment Stats Apply to You

Selectivity and acceptance rates are a big clue to how difficult it is to be admitted to Oakland. Compare your test scores to prior applicants to understand who you are competing against for entrance.

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Selectivity: How Many Students Get Accepted?

Open Admissions No

Admissions Numbers

Applicant Total 17,593
Accepted 15,454

Who Is Applying: Applicants by Gender

Applicants: Men - Women  40 to 60
0%
100%
Accepted: Men - Women  40 to 60
0%
100%
Enrolled: Men - Women  42 to 58
0%
100%

Average Test Scores

About 1% of students accepted to Oakland submitted their SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 640.

Math scores were between 490 and 590.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Oakland University  ( 540 to 640 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Oakland University  ( 490 to 590 )
200
800
Oakland received ACT scores from 1% of accepted students.

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