Incoming freshman and transfer students can use this scholarship search to determine which Oakland University scholarship awards they may qualify for.*
Note that there is no separate application for OU merit scholarships, but some awards (such as the Alumni Legacy Award, major-specific scholarships, OU-Macomb scholarships and international student scholarships) do require an additional application process.
*The scholarship search tool is intended as a guide. Some exclusions may apply.
Complete the form below to start your search:
urlWhen it comes to the total cost to attend college, Oakland University remains a bargain compared to Michigan's other public research universities, partly because Oakland is the only school that has no fees (no registration fee, recreation fee, health fee, course fee, program fee, technology fee, etc.)
To keep tuition costs easy to understand and affordable, OU students simply pay tuition. Oakland offers the sixth lowest all-in cost to students for the 2011-12 academic year. The total cost to attend, in fact, is nearly one-third less than the state's highest all-in price and nearly $1,000 less than the average.
2011-12 COST COMPARISON CHART
|
|
STATE
UNIVERSITIES
|
TUITION &
MANDATORY
FEES |
OTHER
FEES |
ALL-IN
PRICE |
| UMAA |
$13,437 |
$1,500 |
$14,937 |
| MTU |
$12,853 |
$1,854 |
$14,707 |
| MSU |
$12,821 |
$440 |
$13,261 |
| WMU |
$10,065 |
$2,052 |
$12,117 |
| WSU |
$10,578 |
$966 |
$11,545 |
| UMD |
$10,171 |
$1,038 |
$11,209 |
| CMU |
$10,740 |
$253 |
$10,993 |
| FSU |
$10,590 |
$375 |
$10,965 |
| GVSU |
$9,958 |
$612 |
$10,570 |
| OAKLAND U |
$10,399 |
— |
$10,399 |
| UMF |
$9,242 |
$1,118 |
$10,360 |
| LSSU |
$9,395 |
$780 |
$10,175 |
| EMU |
$8,683 |
$1,397 |
$10,080 |
| SVSU |
$7,815 |
$1,917 |
$9,732 |
| NMU |
$8,414 |
$361 |
$8,775 |
| AVERAGE |
$10,344 |
$978 |
$11,322 |
Figures produced by the Oakland University Office of Finance and Administration based on data published by HEIDI, the Presidents Council — State Universities of Michigan, and state university websites.
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The average annual cost for undergraduate students in the 2011-12 academic year is $10,399 (based on 31 credit hours).
While you don't need to worry about any hidden fees at Oakland, you should consider other costs of attending college such as living arrangements and textbooks. The cost of books and supplies will vary depending on the courses you take, but a general estimate is $1,362 per year. Double occupancy on-campus room and board is estimated to be $7,968 per year. See OU's cost of attendance site for more information and estimates.
OU's cost per credit hour differs depending on your residency and class standing. Many out-of-state students (including citizens of Canada and Mexico) qualify for a scholarship that covers the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition. See the
scholarship tab for more information.
Students who plan to attend Oakland University on a student visa (F-1) or an exchange visa (J-1) should check the
cost tab in the international section of this website for prospective students.
While on-campus housing is not required at Oakland, more than 2,000 students choose to live on OU's beautiful campus and enjoy benefits like wireless Internet, cable TV, lounges with big screens, free parking and free laundry facilities. Students who live on campus can also take advantage of OU Housing's employment and leadership opportunities.
Students can also get help from Academic Skills Center tutors right in their residence hall. With five residence halls, six student apartment buildings, a grouping of townhomes, and several learning communities, OU offers enough options to provide the perfect fit for you.
On-campus dining options include an all-you-can-eat dining hall and a mall-style food court. Learn more about our meal plans.
Double occupancy on-campus room and board is estimated to be $7,968 per year.
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