Oakland University Acceptance Rate
Rochester Hills, Michigan · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,398
- Admitted
- 8,708
- Yield
- 25.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Oakland University's acceptance rate has risen from 67% in 2014–15 to 70.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 12,528 to 12,398 (-1%) over that period.
Its 70.2% rate makes Oakland University more selective than about 62% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 68%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (71.2% for women vs 68.1% for men, a 3.1-point gap). Oakland University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 25.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 12,528 | 8,394 | 67% | 2,559 |
| 2015–16 | 10,162 | 8,169 | 80.4% | 2,713 |
| 2016–17 | 10,688 | 9,229 | 86.3% | 2,595 |
| 2017–18 | 10,296 | 8,691 | 84.4% | 2,456 |
| 2018–19 | 12,309 | 10,328 | 83.9% | 2,700 |
| 2019–20 | 12,443 | 10,334 | 83.1% | 2,667 |
| 2020–21 | 12,054 | 9,776 | 81.1% | 2,258 |
| 2021–22 | 10,645 | 9,803 | 92.1% | 2,025 |
| 2022–23 | 11,110 | 10,005 | 90.1% | 2,117 |
| 2023–24 | 12,398 | 8,708 | 70.2% | 2,236 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,377 | 5,250 | 71.2% |
| Men | 4,774 | 3,253 | 68.1% |
| Unknown | 247 | 205 | 83% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–620 | 1% |
| SAT Math | 475–565 |
How Oakland University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Oakland University's acceptance rate?
Oakland University's acceptance rate is 70.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,708 admitted of 12,398 applicants).
Is Oakland University test optional?
Oakland University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Oakland University?
Oakland University received 12,398 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,708.
What SAT score do you need for Oakland University?
Admitted students at Oakland University typically scored 520–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 475–565 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Oakland University getting harder to get into?
Oakland University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 67% in 2014–15 to 70.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.oakland.edu/.