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Oakland University
#11 in Top Public Universities in Michigan
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Rochester, MI
  • 2,130 reviews
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Oakland University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
B-
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
46%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
77%
Part-Time Retention Rate
64%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$890
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    36%
  • 20-39
    41%
  • 40-99
    20%
  • 100+
    3%
Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    392 Graduates
  • Health Professions
    332 Graduates
  • Psychology
    211 Graduates
  • Communications
    184 Graduates
  • Biology
    178 Graduates
  • Human Resources
    156 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    152 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    132 Graduates
  • Marketing
    116 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    114 Graduates
95%
of students say they attend class.110 responses

About the Professors

Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Female Professors
48%
Male Professors
52%
Average Professor Salary
$108,408
Poll
46%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.110 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    3%
  • Asian American
    16%
  • Hispanic
    3%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    5%
  • Multiracial
    0%
  • Native American
    1%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    1%
  • White
    70%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
82%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.156 responses
Poll
71%
of students say professors care about their students' success.156 responses
Poll
70%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.156 responses
Poll
76%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.156 responses
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