by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Oakland degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Oakland measures up.
Oakland is ranked #1,009 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within Michigan, it ranks #30 of 77 for value.
These Oakland majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | #1 of 17 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 8 |
| Medical Technologist | #2 of 3 |
| Drawing | #4 of 15 |
| Human Resources | #6 of 33 |
| Human Resources Development | #6 of 33 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | #6 of 14 |
| Biological Engineering | #6 of 14 |
| Engineering | #6 of 14 |
| Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | #7 of 43 |
Read the full Oakland value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Oakland University is ranked #11 out of #80 in Michigan for quality and #30 out of #77 for Michigan value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Oakland financial aid page to be sure.
Oakland University is ranked #1,009 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Oakland University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Oakland costs about $13,948. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $55,791 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $24,693 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,120 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,948 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $55,791 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Oakland net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Oakland costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Oakland degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $98,772 | — | — |
| All Students | $55,791 | #1,009 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $36,480 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $98,772 | — | — |
| All Students | $55,791 | #30 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $36,480 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Oakland shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,004 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,807 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,229 |
| $75K–$110K | $18,508 |
| Over $110K | $22,034 |
About 69% of Oakland undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,977 per year. Get more details on the Oakland financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Oakland cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.