Oakland University
Locations: Rochester Hills (MI)
Annual Tuition: $23,188
Student Reviews
Darius
Reviewed: 3/11/2026
Degree: Film Production
The school was great. It had an awesome curriculum and an even better staff. I had tons of fun attending step shows as well, I played basketball regularly and I ran track for a bit. Overall my experience was great. I wouldn’t trade it in for the world.
Hannah
Reviewed: 3/11/2026
Degree: Finance
Overall Oakland is a great college. It was affordable and easy to navigate as a first generation college student which was important for me. It was also easy to get help from the counseling people so if I needed guidance of either what classes to take or financial aid help it was easy to get the assistance.
Oscar
Reviewed: 3/2/2026
Degree: Graphic Design
Classes and instructors were good. Good location for commuting. My issue is with post graduation job assistance - there really isn't any. I have been struggling to land a job in my field for well over a year now and OU offers no job placement assistance.
Angelica Freeman
Reviewed: 1/14/2026
Degree: Data Analytics
This was a great school I had all the necessities and much needed resources to graduate and become successful this is a great 1st or second college option for anyone who wants to obtain a degree. This college was affordable and very well worth attending overall
HB
Reviewed: 11/23/2019
Degree: Nursing
The curriculum is engineered to include everything you need to be successful at passing the NCLEX exam the very first time. It is not an easy program but organized and fair. Competition for entry is fierce; but once in the program, one is destined to be successful with dedication and hard work.
Maram Alhasan
Reviewed: 6/6/2019
Degree: English
my experience at Oakland University was generally a pleasant one. Its a quite campus, and its community are mostly friendly. It did offer a variety of online courses, and that was beneficial to me, because i had kids at the time, and going to campus was really hard. the professors were helpful and professional in most of my classes exempt for a couple of people, which i gad minor issues with over assignments, but gerally speaking they were good to work with,
NS
Reviewed: 2/15/2019
Degree: Political Science
If you need any degree just for the sake of having a degree, then this is a decent college for you. Professors at this school is a hit or miss. Sometimes they were good and loved what they did, and some were in over their head. The administration at OU was always unhelpful, incompetent, and rude. Financial aid is ran horribly and they make mistakes very often. I graduated with honors and still haven't been offered a job. Their degrees are worthless.
mitchell e.
Reviewed: 5/8/2018
Degree: Marketing
Very unprofessional school. I had a major issue with a teacher who would not respond to my emails, and it ended up going to the dean and even the dean would not respond until I got serious and then he simply stated theres nothing he can do. Ive never dealt with people so unprofessional, and if I did not respond to my clients at my work, I would be fired. I passed all my classes and graduated in 4 years so this is not a complaint because I failed or didn't go good. This is to warn future students... Read More
LaTisha
Reviewed: 2/4/2018
Degree: Finance
I really enjoyed the Business program at Oakland University. I graduated and went directly into my field prepared for my career. The professors are knowledgeable, tough but fair. The advisors in the department were extremely helpful and helped me to graduate on time. The placement department was great, they worked diligently to help me prepare my resume and gave valuable advice for job search. I had a job in my field two months prior to graduation.
Eryn
Reviewed: 9/1/2017
Degree: Biomedical Sciences
Small enough to get attention you deserve but big enough to get the education. Beautiful campus.
Anonymous
Reviewed: 6/29/2017
Degree: Accounting
Oakland University is an exceptional higher education facility, between its diverse staff and students you can learn different cultural aspects from all different lifestyles. There are lots of sports and clubs to join to become an active student in the community. My favorite part of Oakland University so far are the great professors. They do not hesitate to stop what they're doing to help you understand the material, and they can be very personable in helping with regular day-to-day responsibilities.... Read More
Ryan
Reviewed: 6/24/2017
Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Great university that is constantly updating the facilities and expanding. That campus can be crowded as the amount of students continues to increase. The location is great as it is local for many people. It is also surrounded by tons of great companies that seek OU students for internships, co-ops, and full time positions.
Anonymous
Reviewed: 5/22/2017
Degree: Engineering
The school was challenging but fair. Group projects were frequent in every class but were rewarding in the end.
Allyse
Reviewed: 5/15/2017
Degree: Psychology
Oakland University has a great Psychology program. The professors in the program are outstanding and are passionate about what they do. They taught me how to be a critical thinker in the field, which sets me apart from others. I would recommend this program to others interested in Psychology.
Nick
Reviewed: 3/27/2017
Degree: Industrial Engineering
Oakland university Does not offer course equivalencies through programs like co-op or Interning. A lot of knowledge is gathered through working in a career that is similar to class applications. I found this to be very disappointing as a student at Oakland
Jackie
Reviewed: 3/17/2017
Degree: Nursing
I completed my nursing degree at Oakland University and am so excited to be pursuing my masters in Nurse anesthesia there as well. the Faculty are great to work with and want to see all of their students succeed. Their programs are rigorous but do a great job at training their students to be a well rounded professional when they come out of school!
Megan C.
Reviewed: 2/18/2017
Degree: Health Sciences
Oakland University is located in Rochester, Michigan about 30 minutes from downtown Detroit. The campus at OU is beautiful and there has been a lot of new construction of dormitories, athletic facilities, and parking structures. Most students commute to campus, however, in recent years more undergraduates have moved to the campus. Graduate students (Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine) tend to live off campus in one of the many nearby and affordable apartment complexes. The gym... Read More
Kimberly Bernock
Reviewed: 2/14/2017
Degree: Psychology
Oakland University offered a wonderful environment for students to strive and learn about their degree of choice. I was able to involve myself in the Psychology Department and assist in research as well as student activities. Their curriculum prepared me well enough to continue my education for a Masters Degree which I will be continuing with at the University of Michigan this coming fall.
Anonymous
Reviewed: 1/24/2017
Degree: Business
Great school, beautiful campus, and caring faculty make OU a great place to study.
Anonymous
Reviewed: 1/24/2017
Degree: Counseling
I truly enjoyed my experience at OU. The instructors were caring and understanding and worked with me to meet my career goals, the student body is diverse and the campus was safe and welcoming.