What does it cost to attend Oakland University?
The 2024 tuition & fees of Oakland University is $16,429 for in-state and $24,737 for out-of-state students. Oakland's tuition & fees remain the same as last year.
Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average tuition for R2 Universities' tuition of $30,764 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
Based on the last year increase rate, The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Oakland is $17,167 for Michigan residents and $24,739 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.
Oakland 2024 Tuition & Fees
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | R2 Universities' Average |
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| 2022-2023 | $15,723 |
$24,735 | $29,877 |
| 2023-2024 | $16,429 | $24,737 | $30,764 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 4.49% | 0.01% | 2.97% |
| 2024-2025 Estimate | $17,167 | $24,739 | $31,678 |
How much do you actually pay at Oakland?
The living costs at Oakland is $13,909 when living on campus. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.53% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 4.12%.
The Oakland's 2024 COA is $31,038 for in-state and $39,346 for out-of-state students for whom living on campus. The off-campus COA is $30,773 for in-state and $39,081 for out-of-state students.
98% of enrolled 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 in-state and $32,591 for out-of-state students..
Oakland University 2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) | On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| In-State | Out-State | In-State | Out-State |
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| Tuition & Fees | $16,429 | $24,737 | $16,429 | $24,737 |
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| Room & Board | $11,309 | $8,232 |
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| Personal Expenses | $2,600 | $5,412 |
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| Books & Supplies | $700 | $700 |
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| COA | $31,038 | $39,346 | $30,773 | $39,081 |
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| COA with Financial Aid | $24,283 | $32,591 | $24,018 | $32,326 |
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Oakland 4-Years Tuition
How Much is Oakland tuition for 4 years?
Oakland's 4-years tuition is $67,500 for in-state and $98,953 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate.
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.
Oakland 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $16,606 | $16,784 | $16,964 | $17,146 | $67,500 |
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| Out-of-State | $24,738 | $24,738 | $24,739 | $24,739 | $98,953 |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $16,784 | $16,964 | $17,146 | $17,331 | $68,225 |
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| Out-of-State | $24,738 | $24,739 | $24,739 | $24,740 | $98,955 |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $16,964 | $17,146 | $17,331 | $17,517 | $68,958 |
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| Out-of-State | $24,739 | $24,739 | $24,740 | $24,740 | $98,957 |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $17,146 | $17,331 | $17,517 | $17,705 | $69,699 |
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| Out-of-State | $24,739 | $24,740 | $24,740 | $24,741 | $98,959 |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $17,331 | $17,517 | $17,705 | $17,895 | $70,448 |
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| Out-of-State | $24,740 | $24,740 | $24,741 | $24,741 | $98,961 |
Net Price for 4 Years at Oakland
Based on recent tuition increase rate, for the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $125,878 for Michigan residents and $157,331 for out-of-state students.
Oakland 4 Years COA
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $31,208 | $31,380 | $31,579 | $31,779 | $125,878 |
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| Out-of-State | $39,340 | $39,334 | $39,330 | $39,326 | $157,331 |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $31,380 | $31,556 | $31,756 | $31,959 | $126,585 |
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| Out-of-State | $39,334 | $39,330 | $39,326 | $39,324 | $157,314 |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $31,556 | $31,734 | $31,936 | $32,141 | $127,303 |
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| Out-of-State | $39,330 | $39,326 | $39,324 | $39,322 | $157,302 |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $31,734 | $31,915 | $32,119 | $32,326 | $128,032 |
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| Out-of-State | $39,326 | $39,324 | $39,322 | $39,320 | $157,292 |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $31,915 | $32,098 | $32,305 | $32,514 | $128,772 |
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| Out-of-State | $39,324 | $39,322 | $39,320 | $39,320 | $157,286 |
Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $98,858 for Michigan residents and $130,311 for out-of-state students.
Oakland 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $24,453 | $24,625 | $24,824 | $25,024 | $98,858 |
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| Out-of-State | $32,585 | $32,579 | $32,575 | $32,571 | $130,311 |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $24,625 | $24,801 | $25,001 | $25,204 | $99,565 |
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| Out-of-State | $32,579 | $32,575 | $32,571 | $32,569 | $130,294 |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $24,801 | $24,979 | $25,181 | $25,386 | $100,283 |
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| Out-of-State | $32,575 | $32,571 | $32,569 | $32,567 | $130,282 |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $24,979 | $25,160 | $25,364 | $25,571 | $101,012 |
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| Out-of-State | $32,571 | $32,569 | $32,567 | $32,565 | $130,272 |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $25,160 | $25,343 | $25,550 | $25,759 | $101,752 |
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| Out-of-State | $32,569 | $32,567 | $32,565 | $32,565 | $130,266 |
Oakland's Graduate Tuition
The graduate school tuition at Oakland University is $20,979 for in-state and $24,648 for out-of-state studetns. Detailed graduate program tuition and majors can be found at Oakland gradute program page.
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
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2022-2023 | $20,016 |
$24,648 |
| 2023-2024 | $20,979 | $24,648 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 4.81% | 0.00% |
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| 2024-2025 | $21,988 | $24,648 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at Oakland 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 at Oakland
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $524 | $825 |
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| 2023-2024 | $548 | $825 |
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| 2024-2025 (Estimate) | $573 | $825 |
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| Graduate | 2022-2023 | $834 | $1,027 |
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| 2023-2024 | $874 | $1,027 |
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| 2024-2025 (Estimate) | $916 | $1,027 |
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Oakland Tuition Charts
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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges
The following table compares tuition & fees between Oakland University and its similar schools.
Tuition Comparison between Oakland and Similar Colleges
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Oakland University | $16,429 | $24,737 |
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| University of Illinois Chicago | $15,816 | $31,505 |
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| Wright State University-Main Campus | $10,614 | $20,032 |
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| Cleveland State University | $12,613 | $17,973 |
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| Youngstown State University | $9,757 | $10,117 |
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| University of Detroit Mercy | $32,300 |
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