- Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–640 reading and writing, 490–590 math
- Average net price: $15,734 a year (2022–23)
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Oakland University reported an acceptance rate of 88% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Oakland University reviews each application.
Oakland University GPA requirements
Oakland University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Oakland University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Oakland University acceptance rate
Oakland University admitted 15,454 of 17,593 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Oakland University is a public 4-year university in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with 12,587 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Oakland University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 570 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 550 | 590 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1120 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Oakland University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Oakland University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,734 a year at Oakland University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Oakland University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Oakland University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Oakland University?
Oakland University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Oakland University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Oakland University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Oakland University?
Oakland University's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 15,454 of 17,593 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Oakland University test optional?
Check Oakland University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Oakland University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 1% sent SAT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Oakland University?
A lot: Oakland University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What SAT scores do Oakland University students have?
The middle 50% of Oakland University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–640 in reading and writing and 490–590 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does Oakland University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,734 a year at Oakland University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Oakland University?
Yes. Oakland University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Oakland University look at legacy status?
No. Oakland University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Oakland University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Oakland UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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