Tuition & Costs - Student Financial Services- Oakland University

Tuition

Fall 2017, Winter 2018 and Summer 2018 Tuition Rates

New tuition rates are set by the OU Board of Trustees in the summer. The Board reserves the right to change any and all tuition rates when circumstances make such a change necessary.

Competency credits are $55/credit hour.
Audited courses will be charged at regular tuition rates.
Veterans qualify for in-state tuition rates.

By registering for courses or contracting for on campus housing at Oakland University, students acknowledge that they have read and accept the Student Business Services Terms and Conditions found on this website.

Non-resident students are required to pay non-resident tuition rates according to university policy referenced in university catalogs. Students classified as non-residents who believe they qualify for resident status should apply for reclassification 30 days before the beginning of a semester by completing an Application for Reclassification of Residence Status.

Non-Dischargeable Educational Benefits: Oakland University (“university”) may provide, extend or advance funds, credits and/or other financial accommodations to students, to be applied towards their tuition and/or charges, with the understanding that students will re-pay those amounts. All such amounts, other than scholarships, fellowships, stipends and/or tuition waivers, are loans and/or educational benefits which students must repay to the university together with late payment charges as established by the university. In consideration for allowing students to attend classes, students agree to repay the university for those loans and/or educational benefits and acknowledge that their re-payment obligation is not dischargeable in bankruptcy.

View tuition rate archives.

Tuition is assessed as follows:

Undergraduate Students

BASE TUITION RATES apply to courses offered by the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education and Human Services.

Lower-division rates apply to freshmen and sophomores with fewer than 56 credits, and non-matriculating (non-degree seeking) students.
Upper-division rates apply to juniors and seniors with 56 or more credits, students who have earned undergraduate degrees and are admitted to OU for a second undergraduate degree program, all students with post-bachelor admission status, and guest students from other colleges.
Non-resident tuition rates apply to non-Michigan residents and are also based on upper- and lower-division status.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES
Lower Division	$414.00
Upper Division	$479.75
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES COURSES
Lower Division	$414.00
Upper Division	$479.75
NON-RESIDENT*
Lower Division	$795.75
Upper Division	$853.25

All rates are per credit hour.
*Some online programs are approved for in-state tuition. Visit oakland.edu/online/costs for a list.

DIFFERENTIAL TUITION RATES apply to courses offered by the School of Business Administration, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences and School of Nursing.

Course numbers determine tuition rates in the academic units with differential tuition: courses 0001-2999 and courses 3000 and above.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSES
0001-2999 level courses	$434.75
3000+ courses	$510.75
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES
0001-2999 level courses	$445.00
3000+ courses	$521.25
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES COURSES
0001-2999 level courses	$424.25
3000+ courses	$500.50
SCHOOL OF NURSING COURSES
0001-2999 level courses	$439.75
3000+ courses	$516.00

All rates are per credit hour.

To help you understand your statement, view a list of subject codes for each school and college.

Transfer Credit and Tuition: For information on transfer credit and tuition please visit the Transferring Credit section of the Office of the Registrar's website.

Graduate Students

Graduate students pay tuition at either in-state or non-resident rates. Graduate student rates apply to students admitted with special graduate, certification, master’s, post-master’s, second graduate degree or doctoral status.

GRADUATE COURSES
In-state	$ 706.25
Non-resident*	$1,027.00

All rates are per credit hour.
*Some online programs are approved for in-state tuition. Visit oakland.edu/online/costs for a list.

Some programs follow alternate tuition structures. For more information, please visit their websites:

Oakland University - Beaumont Nurse Anesthesia Program $7,880.00/semester
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine $53,327.00/year
Oakland University - Executive Masters of Business Administration $8,500.00/semester

Cost of
Attendance

2016-2017 Fall & Winter Semesters Cost of Attendance

The following costs are an estimate for the 2016-2017 fall and winter semesters based on full-time enrollment for students living on campus*:

CLASS STANDING	TUITION¹	BOOKS & SUPPLIES²	ON CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD³	*PERSONAL & MISC⁴	FALL/ WINTER TOTAL
In-State Residents
Freshmen/Sophomore	$12064	$764	$9620	$2034	$24482
Freshmen/Sophomore 100% Online	$12064***	$764	$9620	$2034	$24482
Community College Partnerships	$7544	$764	$9620	$2034	$19962
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert & Grad/Undergrad Preparatory coursework	$13058	$764	$9620	$2034	$25476
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert & Grad/Undergrad Preparatory coursework 100% Online	$13058***	$764	$9620	$2034	$25476
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate	$12120	$588	$9620	$2066	$24394
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate 100% Online	$12120***	$588	$9620	$2066	$24394
Graduate Physical Therapy	$23096	$692	$9620	$2288	$35696
Graduate Nurse Anesthesia	$15300**	$1236	$9620	$8974	$35130
Graduate Executive MBA	$17000**	$0	$9620	$2066	$28686
Out-of-State Residents
Freshmen/Sophomore	$24540	$764	$9620	$2634	$37558
Freshmen/Sophomore 100% Online	$24540***	$764	$9620	$2634	$37558
Community College Partnerships	$15752	$764	$9620	$2634	$28770
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert & Grad/Undergrad Preparatory coursework	$24560	$764	$9620	$2634	$37578
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert&Grad/ Undergrad Preparatory coursework 100% Online	$24560***	$764	$9620	$2634	$37578
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate	$19004	$588	$9620	$2666	$31878
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate 100% Online	$19004***	$588	$9620	$2666	$31878
Graduate Physical Therapy	$36212	$692	$9620	$2888	$49412
Graduate Nurse Anesthesia	$15300**	$1236	$9620	$9574	$35730
Graduate Executive MBA	$17000**	$0	$9620	$2666	$29286

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. ***View a list of online programs that qualify for in-state tuition here.
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.
Housing expenses vary depending on living arrangements. The off-campus housing budget is $6252 for fall and winter semesters. For students living at home, the budget is $1500.
*Personal and miscellaneous expenses can include transportation, clothing, personal hygiene, telephone, meals not covered by a meal contract, Direct Loan fees ($34 for undergraduate students, $66 for graduate students), etc. Direct loan fees are not included for international students. For students living off-campus or at home, the transportation, personal and miscellaneous expenses are as follows:

In-State Residents: $2430
In-State Graduate Physical Therapy: $4050
In-State Nurse Anesthesia: $4050
In-State Graduate Executive MBA: $864
Out-of-State Residents Off-Campus: $3030
Out-of-State Residents at Home with Parents: $2430
Out-of-State Graduate Physical Therapy Off-Campus: $4650
Out-of-State Graduate Physical Therapy at Home with Parents: $4050
Out-of-State Graduate Nurse Anesthesia Off-Campus: $4650
Out-of-State Graduate Nurse Anesthesia at Home with Parents: $4050
Out-of-State Graduate Executive MBA Off-Campus: $1464
Out-of-State Graduate Executive MBA at Home with Parents: $864

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. View information about housing and meal plan rates.

2017 Summer Semester Cost of Attendance

The following costs are an estimate for the 2017 summer semester based on full-time enrollment for students living on campus*:

CLASS STANDING	TUITION¹	BOOKS & SUPPLIES²	ON CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD³	PERSONAL AND MISC	SUMMER TOTAL
In-State Residents
Freshmen/Sophomore	$6414		$5827		$12241
Freshmen/Sophomore Presidential Scholars	$6414		$5827		$12241
Freshmen/Sophomore 100% Athletes	$6414		$5827		$12241
Freshmen/Sophomore 100% Online	$6414***		$5827		$12241
Community College Partnerships	$4154		$5827		$9981
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert & Grad/Undergrad Preparatory coursework	$6911		$5827		$12738
Junior/Senior Presidential Scholars	$6911		$5827		$12738
Junior/Senior 100% Athletes	$6911		$5827		$12738
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert and Grad/Undergrad Preparatory coursework 100% Online	$6911***		$5827		$12738
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate	$6354		$5827		$12181
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Masters Certificate 100% Online	$6354***		$5827		$12181
Graduate Physical Therapy	$6473		$5827		$12300
Graduate Nurse-Anesthesia	$8268**		$5827		$14095
Graduate Executive MBA	$8300**		$5827		$14127
Out-of-State Residents
Freshmen/Sophomore	$12652		$5827		$18479
Freshmen/Sophomore Presidential Scholars	$12652		$5827		$18479
Freshmen/Sophomore 100% Athletes	$12652		$5827		$18479
Freshmen/Sophomore 100% Online	$12652***		$5827		$18479
Community College Partnerships	$8258		$5827		$14085
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert & Grad/Undergrad Preparatory coursework	$12662		$5827		$18489
Junior/Senior Presidential Scholars	$12662		$5827		$18489
Junior/Senior 100% Athletes	$12662		$5827		$18489
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert and Grad/Undergrad Preparatory coursework 100% Online	$12662***		$5827		$18489
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate	$9796		$5827		$15623
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate 100% Online	$9796***		$5827		$15623
Graduate Physical Therapy	$9589		$5827		$15416
Graduate Nurse-Anesthesia	$8266**		$5827		$14093
Graduate Executive MBA	$8300**		$5827		$14127

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. ***View a list of online programs that qualify for in-state tuition here.
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.
Housing expenses vary depending on living arrangements. The off-campus and at home housing budgets for summer are:

Out-of-state residents on campus: $6127
In-state residents off campus: $5358
Out-of-state residents off campus: $5658
In-state residents at home with parents: $2982
Out-of-state residents at home with parents: $2982

2017-2018 Fall & Winter Semesters Cost of Attendance

The following costs are an estimate for the 2017-2018 fall and winter semesters based on full-time enrollment for students living on campus*.

CLASS STANDING	TUITION¹	BOOKS & SUPPLIES²	ON CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD³	*PERSONAL & MISC⁴	FALL/ WINTER TOTAL
In-State Residents
Freshmen/Sophomore	$11970	$764	$9620	$2034	$24388
Freshmen/Sophomore 100% Online	$11970***	$764	$9620	$2034	$24388
Community College Partnerships	$7450	$764	$9620	$2034	$19868
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert & Grad/Undergrad Preparatory coursework	$12950	$764	$9620	$2034	$25368
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert & Grad/Undergrad Preparatory coursework 100% Online	$12950***	$764	$9620	$2034	$25368
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate	$13614	$588	$9620	$2066	$25888
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate 100% Online	$13614***	$588	$9620	$2066	$25888
Graduate Physical Therapy	$23350	$588	$9620	$2288	$35846
Graduate Nurse Anesthesia	$15300**	$378	$9620	$7972	$33270
Graduate Executive MBA	$17000**	$0	$9620	$2066	$28686
Out-of-State Residents
Freshmen/Sophomore	$23872	$764	$9620	$2634	$36890
Freshmen/Sophomore 100% Online	$23872***	$764	$9620	$2634	$36890
Community College Partnerships	$15022	$764	$9620	$2634	$28040
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert & Grad/Undergrad Preparatory coursework	$23890	$764	$9620	$2634	$37908
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert&Grad/ Undergrad Preparatory coursework 100% Online	$23890***	$764	$9620	$2634	$37908
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate	$20540	$588	$9620	$2666	$33414
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate 100% Online	$20540***	$588	$9620	$2666	$33414
Graduate Physical Therapy	$35226	$588	$9620	$2888	$48322
Graduate Nurse Anesthesia	$15300**	$378	$9620	$8572	$33870
Graduate Executive MBA	$17000**	$0	$9620	$2666	$29286

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. ***View a list of online programs that qualify for in-state tuition here.
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.
Housing expenses vary depending on living arrangements. The off-campus housing budget is $6454 for fall and winter semesters. For students living at home, the budget is $1500.
*Personal and miscellaneous expenses can include transportation, clothing, personal hygiene, telephone, meals not covered by a meal contract, Direct Loan fees ($34 for undergraduate students, $66 for graduate students), etc. Direct loan fees are not included for international students. For students living off-campus or at home, the transportation, personal and miscellaneous expenses are as follows:

In-State Undergraduate: $4464
In-State Graduate: $4496
In-State Graduate Physical Therapy: $6338
In-State Nurse Anesthesia: $7972
In-State Graduate Executive MBA: $2930
Out-of-State Undergraduate Off-Campus: $5064
Out-of-State Undergraduate at Home with Parents: $4464
Out-of-State Graduate Off-Campus: $5096
Out-of-State Graduate at Home with Parents: $4496
Out-of-State Graduate Physical Therapy Off-Campus: $6938
Out-of-State Graduate Physical Therapy at Home with Parents: $6338
Out-of-State Graduate Nurse Anesthesia Off-Campus: $8572
Out-of-State Graduate Nurse Anesthesia at Home with Parents: $7972
Out-of-State Graduate Executive MBA Off-Campus: $3530
Out-of-State Graduate Executive MBA at Home with Parents: $2932

Room and
Board Rates

Residence Halls

Residence hall students must select a meal plan, which is included in the total cost for room and board.

Hamlin, Vandenberg, Hill, Van Wagoner, and Fitzgerald

Double-room rate
$9,910 per student for fall 2017 and winter 2018 semesters (combined)
$3,022 per student for summer 2017 semester

Single-room rate (when space permits)
$10,775 per student for fall 2017 and winter 2018 semesters (combined)
$3,265 per student for summer 2017 semester

Oak View

Double-room rate
$10,425 per student for fall 2017 and winter 2018 semesters (combined)
$3,543 per student for summer 2017 semester

Private-bedroom suite rate
$10,940 per student for fall 2017 and winter 2018 semesters (combined)
$3,706 per student for summer 2017 semester

Ann V. Nicholson student apartment complex

Apartment costs include all utilities. Residents are not required to select a meal plan, but many choose to purchase a voluntary plan for convenience.

Four-bedroom unit rate
$8,250 per student for fall 2017 and winter 2018 semesters (combined)
$3,798 per student for summer 2017 semester

Three-bedroom unit rate
$8,250 per student for fall 2017 and winter 2018 semesters (combined)
$3,798 per student for summer 2017 semester

Two-bedroom unit rate
$8,675 per student for fall 2017 and winter 2018 semesters (combined)
$4,223 per student for summer 2017 semester

George T. Matthews student apartment complex

Apartment costs include all utilities. Residents are not required to select a meal plan but many choose to for convenience.

Two-occupant rate
$8,520 per student for fall 2017 and winter 2018 semesters (combined)
$4,188 per student for summer 2017 semester

Greek Cottages

Cottage costs include all utilities. Residents are not required to select a meal plan but many choose to for convenience.

Double-room rate
$6,760 per student for fall 2017 and winter 2018 semesters (combined)

OUWB School of Medicine

Apartment costs include all utilities. Residents are not required to select a meal plan but many choose to for convenience.

Full academic 2017-18 year rate
$15,240

Residence Halls
Meal Plans

For students who live in the residence halls, a meal plan is included in the price of room and board. These plans give students the opportunity to eat at any of the dining facilities on campus. Arrangements also can be made for box lunches and sick trays.

Students are permitted a maximum of four meals per day. Students also have declining points (meal dollars) to be used to purchase food at any food facility on campus. Note that one declining balance point equals one meal dollar. Unused declining balance dollars roll over from fall to winter semesters, but Chartwells will retain any declining balance dollars not used by the end of winter semester.

Once a meal plan has been submitted to Chartwells, it cannot be changed during that semester. Residence halls residents will have the opportunity in the fall to select a different meal plan for the winter semester during a designated meal plan change period. This meal plan change period is announced to residents via email in October, and students are expected to submit a completed change form during the designated time frame.

Residence Hall Meal Plans

Meal Plans	meals Per Semester (Vandenberg Dining Center)	Meal dollars per semester for food purchases elsewhere on campus
	280	280
	225	335
	165	450

Voluntary
Meal Plans

Residents of the student apartments, as well as faculty, staff and students who do not live in the residence halls, may purchase a voluntary meal plan. These plans are also ideal for apartment residents who want to eat on campus without having to carry cash.

Declining Balance

With this plan, you can eat at any dining establishment on campus while the cost of each meal is deducted from your remaining balance.

OU offers $250, $500 and $700 plans during fall and winter semesters. Unused declining balance dollars do not roll over from fall to winter semesters. Chartwells will retain any declining balance dollars not used by the end of the semester.

Block Meal Plans

This plan allows you to eat a certain number of meals at the Vandenberg Dining Center during any given semester.

35 Meal Block Cost: $246
50 Meal Block Cost: $330
75 Meal Block Cost: $472

Block Meal + Declining Balance Plans

This is a combination plan that offers you a certain number of meals at the Vandenberg Dining Center, as well as three transfer meals per week in the Pioneer Food Court and declining balance points (meal dollars) to be used to purchase food at any food facility on campus. Note that one declining balance point equals one meal dollar. Under this plan, the number of meals remaining carry over from week to week until the end of the semester. There are three plans you may choose from, and you will find them described below. Unused declining balance dollars do not roll over from fall to winter semesters. Chartwells will retain any declining balance dollars not used by the end of the semester. Each of the three plans costs $1,479.

Meal Plans	meals Per Semester (Vandenberg Dining Center)	meal transfers per week (Pioneer Food Court)	Meal dollars per semester for food purchases elsewhere on campus	Average meals per week
Block 285 Plus 50	285	3	50	18
Block 210 Plus 100	210	3	100	13
Block 150 Plus 250	150	3	250	9

SpiritCash

OU SpiritCash is a debit account that can be opened in OU’s ID Card Office. Once you open a SpiritCash account, you can use it to purchase food at any dining location on campus.

Each time you make a purchase using SpiritCash, the amount spent is subtracted from your balance. SpiritCash carries over each semester. Additional SpiritCash can be added to your account at any time.

Net Price
Calculator

By answering a few simple questions, prospective students can obtain an estimate for the full-time cost of attendance and financial assistance at Oakland. About 80% of full-time students attending OU for the first time receive financial assistance from federal, state, OU and external sources. See for yourself just how affordable it is to attend OU.

When using our calculator, you will need the following information about yourself and your parent(s), if applicable:

Financial income
Taxes paid
Assets

Remember, the net price calculator is not an application for admission to Oakland University or for financial aid. To apply for admission and scholarships at OU, complete the free application . To apply for federal financial aid and OU grants, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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.

Cost
Estimator

This tool is for current students.

OU's cost calculator provides you with an estimate of your direct charges from Oakland University for tuition and on-campus housing (if applicable). The calculator does not include all expenses included in your estimated financial aid Cost of Attendance.

Click the button below, and answer each item to receive an estimate of your cost for tuition and housing for each semester individually or for a full school year.