Paying for Oakland University

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $16,429 4.49% $24,737 0.01%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee $20,979 4.81% $24,648
The 2024 tuition & fees of Oakland University (Oakland) are $16,429 for Michigan residents and $24,737 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is same as last year (2023) at Oakland.
98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,755. It could cover 27.31% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $24,283 for Michigan residents and $32,591 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Oakland's 4-year tuition is $70,629 for Michigan residents and $98,953 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $129,464 for Michigan residents and $157,788 for out-of-state students.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Oakland University is $16,429 for Michigan residents and $24,737 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.49% for Michigan residents and increased by 0.01% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Oakland is $17,167 for Michigan residents and $24,739 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.
Oakland Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$15,723 $24,735$13,836
2023-2024$16,429$24,737$13,909
Change % 2023-20244.49%0.01%0.53%
2024-2025$17,167$24,739$13,982

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $20,979 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $24,648. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Oakland is $21,988 for Michigan residents and $24,648 for out-of-state students , the same as current year.
Oakland University has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $59,060. See the detailed medical school tuition at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine page.
Oakland Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$20,016 $24,648$13,836
2023-2024$20,979$24,648$13,909
Change % 2023-20244.81%0.00%0.53%
2024-2025$21,988$24,648$13,982

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Oakland. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $548 for Michigan residents and $825 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $874 for Michigan residents and $1,027 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$524$825
2023-2024$548$825
2024-2025$573$825
Graduate2022-2023$834$1,027
2023-2024$874$1,027
2024-2025$916$1,027

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,909 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.53% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 4.12% compared to the previous year.
The Oakland's 2024 on-campus COA is $31,038 for state residents and $39,346 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $30,773 for state residents and $39,081 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Oakland
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$16,429
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$24,737
Room & Board$11,309$8,232
Personal Expenses$2,600$5,412
Books & Supplies$700
COA (In-State)$31,038$30,773
COA (Out-of-State)$39,346$39,081
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Oakland Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Oakland?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Oakland is $70,629 for Michigan residents and $98,953 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Oakland University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Oakland 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$16,906$17,397$17,903$18,423$70,629
Out-of-State$24,738$24,738$24,739$24,739$98,953
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$17,397$17,903$18,423$18,958$72,681
Out-of-State$24,738$24,739$24,739$24,740$98,955
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$17,903$18,423$18,958$19,509$74,792
Out-of-State$24,739$24,739$24,740$24,740$98,957
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$18,423$18,958$19,509$20,075$76,965
Out-of-State$24,739$24,740$24,740$24,741$98,959
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$18,958$19,509$20,075$20,659$79,201
Out-of-State$24,740$24,740$24,741$24,741$98,961

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $129,464 for Michigan residents and $157,788 for out-of-state students.
Oakland 4 Years COA
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$31,554$32,085$32,654$33,238$129,464
Out-of-State$39,385$39,426$39,467$39,510$157,788
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$32,085$32,631$33,216$33,815$131,682
Out-of-State$39,426$39,467$39,510$39,553$157,956
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$32,631$33,194$33,793$34,409$133,964
Out-of-State$39,467$39,510$39,553$39,598$158,128
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$33,194$33,772$34,387$35,019$136,311
Out-of-State$39,510$39,553$39,598$39,644$158,305
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$33,772$34,367$34,999$35,647$138,726
Out-of-State$39,553$39,598$39,644$39,691$158,486

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $102,444 for Michigan residents and $130,768 for out-of-state students.
Oakland 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$24,799$25,330$25,899$26,483$102,444
Out-of-State$32,630$32,671$32,712$32,755$130,768
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$25,330$25,876$26,461$27,060$104,662
Out-of-State$32,671$32,712$32,755$32,798$130,936
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$25,876$26,439$27,038$27,654$106,944
Out-of-State$32,712$32,755$32,798$32,843$131,108
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$26,439$27,017$27,632$28,264$109,291
Out-of-State$32,755$32,798$32,843$32,889$131,285
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$27,017$27,612$28,244$28,892$111,706
Out-of-State$32,798$32,843$32,889$32,936$131,466

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Oakland University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Oakland
In-StateOut-of-State
Oakland University$16,429$24,737
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee$10,020$22,020
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay$8,342$16,929
Indiana University-Indianapolis$10,449$33,717
Northern Kentucky University$10,896$21,480
Youngstown State University$9,757$10,117
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