Oakland University

Overview

A public doctoral institution offering general education through knowledge exploration areas with emphasis on writing, reasoning, and global awareness.

Location: Rochester, Oakland County, MI
Founded: 1957
Sector: Public 4-Year
IPEDS Unit ID: 171571

Academic Profile

Carnegie Classification

Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity

Institution Type

State-supported bachelor's degree institution

General Education

Oakland University — 35 total credits (27 lower / 8 upper level). Catalog year 2026-2027.

Transfer Information

Oakland University accepts Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) general education credits from participating community colleges statewide.

Transfer-in rate: 41%

Primary transfer partners

Michigan community colleges
In-state two-year institutions

MTA Information

Michigan Transfer Agreement participant

Students can transfer MTA-approved general education blocks from Michigan community colleges to this institution.

Enrollment Data

Current headcount

16,250

↓ 260 vs. prior year (mock)

Year	Total	Undergraduate	Graduate	Full-time
2020	15,210	11,408	3,803	10,647
2021	15,470	11,603	3,868	10,829
2022	15,730	11,798	3,933	11,011
2023	15,990	11,993	3,998	11,193
2024	16,250	12,188	4,063	11,375

Source: ipeds · Structured for future IPEDS import

Graduation Data

4-year graduation rate: 57%
6-year graduation rate: 75%
Data source: ipeds