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Student Financial Services
North Foundation Hall, Room 120
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester,
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48309-4454
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(248) 370-2550
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finservices@oakland.edu
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OU school code: 002307
Tuition & Costs
Fall 2020, Winter 2021 and Summer 2021 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.
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 located under Registration Forms on the Registrar's website.
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:
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 | $448.75 |
| Upper Division | $519.75 |
| SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES COURSES | |
| Lower Division | $448.75 |
| Upper Division | $519.75 |
| 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 | $462.75 |
| 3000+ courses | $551.50 |
| SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES | |
| 0001-2999 level courses | $474.25 |
| 3000+ courses | $563.75 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES COURSES | |
| 0001-2999 level courses | $449.25 |
| 3000+ courses | $540.25 |
| SCHOOL OF NURSING COURSES | |
| 0001-2999 level courses | $465.75 |
| 3000+ courses | $556.25 |
All rates are per credit hour.
To help you understand your statement, view a list of subject codes for each school and college.
Some programs follow alternate tuition structures. For more information, please visit their websites:
- Oakland University - RN to BSN Program $9.995.00/year
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 / doctoral students pay tuition at either in-state or non-resident rates.
Graduate level tuition rate: applies to students pursuing a master's program or graduate certificate program AND non-degree seeking, professional development or guest students enrolled in graduate courses but not pursuing a graduate degree.
| GRADUATE LEVEL | |
| In-state | $ 770.50 |
| Non-resident* | $1,027.00 |
Doctoral level tuition rate: applies to students pursuing an education specialist or doctoral program.
| DOCTORAL LEVEL | |
| In-state | $ 775.00 |
| 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:
| CRNA-MSN Program | $ 8,359.00/semester |
| Nurse Anesthesia Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | $ 8,359.00/semester |
| Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine | $ 56.522.00/year |
| Oakland University - Executive Masters of Business Administration | $ 8,900.00/semester |
Attendance
Cost of Attendance is the maximum amount of financial aid a student can receive for the term(s) for which the financial assistance is offered. Financial assistance cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance. The following costs are an estimate for the 2019-2020 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 | $13934 | $798 | $11022 | $2634 | $28388 |
| Freshmen/Sophomore 100% Online | $13934*** | $798 | $11022 | $2634 | $28388 |
| Community College Partnerships | $9030 | $798 | $11022 | $2634 | $23484 |
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert & Grad/Undergrad Preparatory coursework | $15060 | $798 | $11022 | $2634 | $29514 |
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert & Grad/Undergrad Preparatory coursework 100% Online | $15060*** | $798 | $11022 | $2634 | $29514 |
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate | $15948 | $630 | $11022 | $2666 | $30266 |
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate 100% Online | $15948*** | $630 | $11022 | $2666 | $30266 |
| Graduate Physical Therapy | $27337 | $916 | $11022 | $2666 | $41941 |
| Graduate Nurse Anesthesia | $17304** | $302 | $11022 | $8904 | $37532 |
| Graduate Executive MBA | $18200** | $0 | $11022 | $2666 | $31888 |
| Out-of-State Residents | |||||
| Freshmen/Sophomore | $24708 | $798 | $11022 | $3234 | $39762 |
| Freshmen/Sophomore 100% Online | $24708*** | $798 | $11022 | $3234 | $39762 |
| Community College Partnerships | $19804 | $798 | $11022 | $3234 | $34858 |
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert & Grad/Undergrad Preparatory coursework | $24728 | $798 | $11022 | $3234 | $39782 |
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert & Grad/ Undergrad Preparatory coursework 100% Online | $24728*** | $798 | $11022 | $3234 | $39782 |
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate | $21258 | $630 | $11022 | $3266 | $36176 |
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate 100% Online | $21258*** | $630 | $11022 | $3266 | $36176 |
| Graduate Physical Therapy | $36461 | $916 | $11022 | $3266 | $51665 |
| Graduate Nurse Anesthesia | $17304** | $302 | $11022 | $9504 | $38132 |
| Graduate Executive MBA | $18200** | $0 | $11022 | $3266 | $32488 |
- 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 $7244 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:
| CLASS STANDING | Off-Campus | Home with Parents |
| In-State Residents | ||
| Freshmen/Sophomore | $5244 | $5244 |
| Freshmen/Sophomore 100% Online | $5244 | $5244 |
| Community College Partnerships | $5244 | $5244 |
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert & Grad/Undergrad Preparatory coursework | $5244 | $5244 |
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert & Grad/Undergrad Preparatory coursework 100% Online | $5244 | $5244 |
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate | $5276 | $5276 |
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate 100% Online | $5276 | $5276 |
| Graduate Physical Therapy | $7016 | $7016 |
| Graduate Nurse Anesthesia | $8904 | $8904 |
| Graduate Executive MBA | $3594 | $3594 |
| Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Freshmen/Sophomore | $5844 | $5244 |
| Freshmen/Sophomore 100% Online | $5844 | $5244 |
| Community College Partnerships | $2610 | $5244 |
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert & Grad/Undergrad Preparatory coursework | $5844 | $5244 |
Junior/Senior/2nd Degree/Teacher Cert & Grad/ Undergrad Preparatory coursework 100% Online | $5844 | $5244 |
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate | $5876 | $5276 |
Graduate/Professional/Graduate and Post Master's Certificate 100% Online | $5876 | $5276 |
| Graduate Physical Therapy | $7616 | $7016 |
| Graduate Nurse Anesthesia | $9504 | $8904 |
| Graduate Executive MBA | $4194 | $3594 |
Board Rates
Hamlin Hall, Hill House, Vandenberg Hall, and Van Wagoner House
Academic Year
Double room rate
$10,639 per student for fall 2020 and winter 2021 semesters combined
Summer
Not available during the summer semester
Hillcrest Hall
Academic Year
Four-person private bedroom suite rate
$11,746 per student for fall 2020 and winter 2021 semesters combined
Summer
Not available during the summer semester
Oak View Hall
Academic Year
Double room rate (freshmen only)
$11,190 per student for fall 2020 and winter 2021 semesters combined
Two-person private-bedroom suite rate (upperclassmen only)
$11,746 per student for fall 2020 and winter 2021 semesters combined
Summer
Double room rate
$3,922 per student for the full summer 2021 semester; price adjusted for those only participating in summer I or summer II session.
Two-person private-bedroom suite rate
$4,106 per student for the full summer 2021 semester; price adjusted for those only participating in summer I or summer II session.
Academic Year
Four-bedroom unit rate
$8,864 per student for fall 2020 and winter 2021 semesters combined
Three-bedroom unit rate
$8,864 per student for fall 2020 and winter 2021 semesters combined
Two-bedroom unit rate
$9,323 per student for fall 2020 and winter 2021 semesters combined
Summer
Four-bedroom unit rate
$4,203 per student for the full summer 2021 semester; price adjusted for those only participating in summer I or summer II session.
Three-bedroom unit rate
$4,203 per student for the full summer 2021 semester; price adjusted for those only participating in summer I or summer II session.
Two-bedroom unit rate
$4,672 per student for the full summer 2021 semester; price adjusted for those only participating in summer I or summer II session.
Academic Year
Two-bedroom unit rate
$9,156 per student for fall 2020 and winter 2021 semesters combined
Summer Semester
$4,636 per student for the full summer 2021 semester; price adjusted for those only participating in summer I or summer II session.
Academic Year
Double-room rate
$7,263 per student for fall 2020 and winter 2021 semesters combined
Summer
Not available during the summer semester.
OUWB Full Academic Year
Two-bedroom unit rate
$13,792 per student for the full 2020-21 OUWB academic year.
Meal Plans
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 and Hillcrest Dining Halls) | Meal dollars per semester for food purchases elsewhere on campus |
| 280 | 280 | |
| 225 | 335 | |
| 165 | 450 |
Meal Plans
Residents of the student apartments, as well as faculty, staff and students who do not live in University Housing, may purchase a voluntary meal plan, if desired.
Residents may purchase a plan using the My Housing portal if they would like the cost to be added directly to their student account. Residents may also purchase plans at the Chartwells Dining Services Office in the Oakland Center, or through the Dine on Campus website, if they would like to pay with cash, check, or personal credit card.
Non-residents must purchase plans at the Chartwells Dining Services Office in the Oakland Center, or through the Dine on Campus website.
Please note that voluntary plans may not be changed once purchased. Available voluntary plans are listed below.
Declining Balance
With this plan, you can eat at any dining establishment on campus and the cost of each meal is deducted from your remaining balance. Enrolled students benefit from this plan, as they are not required to pay sales tax on purchases made with declining dollars.
OU offers $200, $500 and $700 plans during the fall and winter semesters. Unused declining dollars roll over from fall to winter semester, but must be used by the last day of finals during the winter semester. Any declining dollars not used by the end of the winter semester will be forfeited.
Block Meal Plans
This plan allows you to eat an allotted number of meals at either of our "all-you-care-to-eat" dining halls, which are located in Vandenberg and Hillcrest Halls. This plan also provides transfer meal equivalency in participating locations in the Pioneer Food Court, The Hive, and Tilly's. You may use as many of your meal swipes as you like during any meal period, providing the opportunity to swipe in guests as desired. Block meals do not roll over from semester to semester, and your block meal plan will expire at the end of the semester in which it was purchased.
8 Meal Block Cost: $71.39
15 Meal Block Cost: $128.59
35 Meal Block Cost: $282.99
50 Meal Block Cost: $380.19
75 Meal Block Cost: $541.39
Voluntary Block Meal + Declining Balance Plans
These combination plans offer a certain number of meal swipes that may be used at the Vandenberg and Hillcrest Dining Halls, as well as declining dollars that may be used to purchase food at any food facility on campus. Under these plans, remaining meals carry over from week to week, but expire on the last day of finals in the semester in which the plan was purchased. Unused declining dollars roll over from fall to winter semester, but must be used by the last day of finals during the winter semester. Any declining dollars not used by the end of the winter semester will be forfeited. Each of the three plans costs $1,731.50.
| Meal Plans | Meals Per Semester (Vandenberg and Hillcrest Dining Halls) | Meal dollars per semester for food purchases elsewhere on campus |
| 280 | 280 | |
| 225 | 335 | |
| 165 | 450 |
Summer Voluntary Meal Plan
- Summer Session I Meal Plan: $632.50
- Summer Session II Meal Plan: $632.50
- Summer Session I and II Meal Plan: $1265.00
Each time you make a purchase using GrizzCash, the amount spent is subtracted from your balance. GrizzCash carries over each semester. Additional GrizzCash can be added to your account at any time.
Calculator
When using our calculator, you will need the following information about yourself and your parent(s), if applicable:
- Financial income
- Taxes paid
- Assets
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.
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.
Comparison
COST OF ATTENDANCE
Students enrolling for the First Time in Any College (FTIAC)
Fiscal Year 2019
| Rank | School | Tuition and Mandatory Fees * | Total Non- Mandatory Fees ** | Total FTIAC Cost *** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan Technical University | $15,960 | $1,237 | $17,197 |
| 2 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor | $15,558 | $1,035 | $16,593 |
| 3 | Michigan State University | $14,523 | $292 | $14,815 |
| 4 | Wayne State University | $13,766 | $676 | $14,442 |
| 5 | Eastern Michigan University | $13,433 | $988 | $14,421 |
| 6 | University of Michigan Dearborn | $13,304 | $336 | $13,640 |
| 7 | Western Michigan University | $13,017 | $599 | $13,616 |
| 8 | Grand Valley State University | $12,860 | $725 | $13,585 |
| 9 | Ferris State University | $12,930 | $568 | $13,498 |
| 10 | Oakland University | $13,463 | - | $13,463 |
| 11 | University of Michigan Flint | $12,406 | $941 | $13,347 |
| 12 | Central Michigan University | $12,960 | $385 | $13,345 |
| 13 | Lake Superior State University | $12,450 | $617 | $13,067 |
| 14 | Northern Michigan University | $11,520 | $830 | $12,350 |
| 15 | Saginaw Valley State University | $10,814 | $597 | $11,411 |
| Average | $13,264 | $655 | $13,919 |
* Tuition and Mandatory Fees for First Year Students as reported in the Michigan Association of State Universities 2019-2020 Tuition and Fees report
** Actual Fees incurred will vary based on individual student choices
*** The following Universities charge differential tuition rates for certain programs. Depending upon the program, the all-in cost may vary: Eastern, Grand Valley, Michigan State, Michigan Tech, Northern, Oakland, Saginaw Valley, UM-AA, UM-D, Western, & Wayne State
Figures produced by the Oakland University Office of Budget and Financial Planning based on data published by HEIDI, the Michigan Association of State Universities, and university websites
