Oakland University

If you are considering submitting an application to Oakland, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who apply to Oakland for fall should anticipate a decision by September 1.

Oakland Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Oakland's admissions stats.

Oakland 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	17%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	No

Oakland University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Oakland University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Considering Applying Early to Oakland?

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Oakland does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Oakland University Admissions

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Transferring to Oakland University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Oakland

Oakland has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Oakland Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Oakland

What does Oakland consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered

Make sure to check with Oakland for more information on admission factors.

Oakland Application Requirements

To apply to Oakland, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Oakland's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview			√
Other Requirements			√	audition for music, theatre, and dance
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Transcript of High School Record	√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Oakland?

Students admitted to Oakland have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 55% submitted a class rank. At Oakland 17% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 41% were in the top 25% and 74% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Oakland University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	18.3%
3.75 and 3.99	19.9%
3.50 and 3.74	17.2%
3.25 and 3.49	14.7%
3.00 and 3.24	12.8%
2.50 and 2.9	16.1%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Oakland directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Oakland does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Oakland is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Oakland University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Oakland. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Oakland during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Oakland Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Oakland?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Oakland.

Does Oakland accept transfer credits?

✅ Oakland accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Oakland accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Oakland accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Oakland accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Oakland?

✅ Oakland is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is Oakland's acceptance rate?

✅ Oakland has an acceptance rate of 92%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Oakland?

❌ Oakland does not offer early decision.

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