An estimate of the cost of attendance is established each year to assist students with planning for college expenses. While expenses vary depending on the level of enrollment and the lifestyle of the student, average costs are reflected in the estimated cost of attendance.  The estimated cost of attendance is used to award financial aid.

Students can estimate charges for tuition and room and board for one semester by utilizing OU's Cost Estimator. View OU's tuition chart for published tuition rates.  Visit Housing and Residence Life for housing and meal plan rates.

2013 Summer Semester Cost of Attendance:

The following costs are an estimate for the 2013 summer semester based on full-time enrollment for students living on campus:

1. Tuition estimate is for full-time enrollment. Tuition is charged per credit hour,**with the exception of tuition for Graduate Nurse Anesthesia and Graduate Executive MBA programs, for which tuition is charged per program.
2. Book and supply expenses vary depending on student's course schedules. Students can purchase books through any book vendor including the Barnes and Noble at Oakland University Bookstore.
3. Housing expenses vary depending on living arrangements. Personal and miscellaneous expenses can include transportation, clothing, personal hygiene, telephone, meals not covered by a meal contract, etc. For students living off campus, the combined budget for Housing and Personal & Miscellaneous expenses is $5,686 for the 16 week summer semester. For students living at home, the budget is $2,906.
4. Cost of attendance varies for students attending sessions that are less than the 16 week semester (2-8 week sessions).

2012-2013 Fall and Winter Semesters Cost of Attendance:

The following costs are an estimate for the 2012-2013 fall and winter semesters based on full-time enrollment for students living on campus*:

1. Tuition estimate is for full-time enrollment. Tuition is charged per credit hour,**with the exception of tuition for Graduate Nurse Anesthesia and Graduate Executive MBA programs, for which tuition is charged per program.
2. Book and supply expenses vary depending on student's course schedules. Students can purchase books through any book vendor including the Barnes and Noble at Oakland University Bookstore.
3. Housing costs vary depending on living arrangements. The off-campus housing budget is $7,060 for fall and winter semesters. For students living at home, the budget is $1,500.
4. *Personal and miscellaneous expenses can include transportation, clothing, personal hygiene, telephone, meals not covered by a meal contract, etc. For students living off-campus or at home, the personal and miscellaneous expenses is $4,312 for undergraduate, 2nd degree, undergraduate & graduate preparatory coursework and teacher certification or $4,338 for graduate/professional/graduate and post masters certificate, and Graduate Physical Therapy. For Graduate Nurse Anethesia the personal and miscellaneous expenses is $5,014. For Graduate Executive MBA the personal and miscellaneous expenses is $2,612

An estimate of the cost of attendance is established each year to assist students with planning for college expenses. While expenses vary depending on the level of enrollment and the lifestyle of the student, average costs are reflected in the estimated cost of attendance.  The estimated cost of attendance is used to award financial aid.

Students can estimate charges for tuition and room and board for one semester by utilizing OU's Cost Estimator. View OU's tuition chart for published tuition rates. Visit Housing and Residence Life for housing and meal plan rates.

2013-2014 Fall and Winter Semesters Cost of Attendance:

The following costs are an estimate for the 2013-2014 fall and winter semesters based on full-time enrollment for students living on campus*:

1. Tuition estimate is for full-time enrollment. Tuition is charged per credit hour,**with the exception of tuition for Graduate Nurse Anesthesia and Graduate Executive MBA programs, for which tuition is charged per program.
2. Book and supply expenses vary depending on student's course schedules. Students can purchase books through any book vendor including the Barnes and Noble at Oakland University Bookstore.
3. Housing expenses vary depending on living arrangements. The off-campus housing budget is $7,280 for fall and winter semesters. For students living at home, the budget is $1,500.
4. *Personal and miscellaneous expenses can include transportation, clothing, personal hygiene, telephone, meals not covered by a meal contract, etc. For students living off-campus or at home, the personal and miscellaneous expenses are the same as listed above.

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Disclaimer:  The estimate provided using this net price calculator does not represent a final determination, or actual award of financial assistance.  The cost of attendance and financial aid availability may change. This estimate shall not be binding on the Secretary of Education, Oakland University or the State of Michigan.  Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be eligible for, and receive an actual financial aid award that includes federal grants, institutional grants, and loans. The information and results will not be recorded or stored.