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Costs

The cost for each ESL class (4 CEUs) is $975ESL programs are not covered by financial aid funding. Get more information on OU's Cost of Attendance used to determine financial aid eligibility.

Students Needing an F-1 Visa

Students seeking an F-1 visa are required by law to show proof of their ability to pay the following expenses. Oakland University issues a Certificate of Eligibility for an F-1 student visa (Form I-20) only to applicants with sufficient funding.

  One Term (Approx. 7 weeks) One Semester (two terms) 1 Year Program (five terms)
Tuition $2,925 $5,850 $14,625
Living Expenses* $2,932 $5,864 $14,658
Health Insurance** $728 $1,110 $2,292
Books $250 $500 $1,250
Total Cost  $6,566 $13,132 $32,825

* On-campus housing is available for ESL students.

** Students must purchase health insurance through Oakland University. Do not purchase health insurance in your home country for your program at Oakland. There are very few conditions under which a student can waive Oakland health insurance. Please reach out to the International Students and Scholars Office for more information. 

** The cost of health insurance can vary depending on the student's starting term. Please contact us at [email protected] for the exact amount.

Students With another Visa Type

Students currently living in the United States with another visa do not need to submit financial proof on their application.

Tuition (Online/In-person) One Term (Approx. 7 weeks) Books Total
One Class $975 $83 $1,058
Two Classes $1,950 $166 $2,116
Three Classes $2,925 $250 $3,175

ESL Institute/Office of Global Engagement

O'Dowd Hall, Room 326
586 Pioneer Drive
Rochester, MI 48309-4482
(location map)
Phone: (248) 370-4164
Fax: (248) 370-3587
[email protected]