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90.1%Acceptance
$14,694Tuition
12,450Students
57%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$58,612Earnings
#17 in MichiganPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$14,694
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,188
Average Net Price
$13,584
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,309
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,232
Books & Supplies
$700
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,703
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,750
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$241/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
52.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
38.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $9,004
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,807
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,229
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,508
$110,001+ $22,034

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Cost Overview

Most Oakland University families pay far less than the $26,703 sticker price. Students from families earning under $48,000 typically pay around $9,000 annually after aid. Middle-income families earning $48,000-$75,000 face net costs of $12,229 per year. Higher earners pay closer to full price, with families making over $110,000 spending $22,034 annually. Over four years, total costs range from $36,000 for low-income students to $88,000 for wealthy families.

Graduates typically leave with $22,750 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $241. With median earnings of $58,612 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume just 5% of income. Only 39% of students take federal loans, suggesting many avoid debt entirely. Michigan residents get the strongest value here, comprising 97% of enrollment and paying in-state rates that keep education affordable for working families throughout the state.

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