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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
15,037
Total Undergrads
Including 3,997 Part-time
2,311
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 85 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
61% Women
39% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AAA

The Summit League

  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

6
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $84,215)
8
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $65,425)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 118 85 - -
Baseball 33 - - -
Basketball 16 19 - -
Golf 11 8 - Yes
Soccer 30 30 Yes Yes
Softball - 27 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 33 29 - -
Tennis - 7 Yes -
Volleyball - 17 Yes Yes
Badminton - - - Yes
Bowling - - - Yes
Court Sports - - - Yes
Cricket - - Yes -
Cycling - - Yes -
Dance - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Field Hockey - - - Yes
Flag Football - - - Yes
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - - Yes
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Skating - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - - Yes
Track and Field, X-Country - - Yes -
Water Polo - - Yes -
Wrestling - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3.9%
Black/non-Hispanic 7.7%
Hispanic 1.8%
Non-resident alien 2.1%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 11.1%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 73.1%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 4%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 3
Liquor Law Violation 18
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 5
Property Crime 11

Notable Alumni

  • Christopher Howe, actor ("Burn Notice")
  • David Hasselhoff, actor
  • Don Kirkwood, former MLB pitcher
  • Elizabeth Reaser, actress ("The Family Stone," "Twilight")
  • Maximiliano Larroquette, designer of the Chevrolet Volt
  • Robert Englund, actor known for role as "Freddy Krueger"
  • Thomas Lynch, author, National Book Award finalist
  • Mike Bruner, keyboardist for the band Rare Earth
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Yewande from Warren, MI
  • 5
  • “Dorm life is exciting, mainly because you are able to chose who you want to room with. The dorms are also very spacious and offer many activities for students to…”

  • Nov-07-2012 » Read More
  • Kaylee
  • 4
  • “The dorms seem a little scary at first but you soon get pretty comfortable in them. Every RA (Resident Assistant) I met was responsible and very fun. I became close…”

  • May-06-2013 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Amanda from Rochester, MI
  • May-08-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is okay. I don't want to eat there all the time since it is expensive and it would be cheaper to bring food from home but I will still buy something if I need something to eat.

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  • 3
  • Kaylee
  • May-06-2013 I am a current student here

    The food isn't bad for college fare - definitely a step up from high school food. It gets old after a while, though, and I would definitely recommend getting your own snacks and simple meals to keep in the dorm. Sometimes it's a hassle leaving to walk to the cafeteria. It's a nice place to eat, though, and the staff members are the cutest, friendliest things ever.

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  • 2
  • Nicholas from Ortonville, MI
  • Apr-09-2013 I am a current student here

    Some of the on campus dining options are just terrible. The company in charge of on campus dining, Chartwells, is notoriously bad. The redeeming factor is that the only Chick-fil-A in Michigan is on campus. Since most students don't live here, many don't bother to eat on campus.

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  • 2
  • Jillian from Sterling Heights, MI
  • Apr-08-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is actually quite good; there are many different choices one can eat from such as Subway or Chick-fil-A. However, the food did get repetitive to me and I found myself bringing my own lunches during the middle of the semester.

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  • 5
  • Bri
  • Mar-24-2013 I am a current student here

    We have great food here at Oakland. In the Oakland Center we have Subway, Papa Johns, and did I mention the only Chick F-lay in Michigan and etc. We also have great cooks in the cafe that are always nice and fun to chat with.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Kaylee
  • May-06-2013 I am a current student here

    Pretty active. I don't participate myself, but I have a lot of friends who do and say they enjoy it. It's easy to get involved with, so check it out!

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  • 0
  • Bri
  • Mar-24-2013 I am a current student here

    They are always looking for more people.

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  • 0
  • Nic from Rochester, MI
  • Jan-21-2013 I am a current student here

    Fraternities put on a pig roast every fall semester with free food, rides, and games. Fun for families and people of all ages. Always attracts a huge crowd and lots of fun.

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  • 0
  • Yewande from Warren, MI
  • Nov-07-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is an up and coming excitement at Oakland University. Students can join the many different Greek life at Oakland starting from academic sororities to sisterhood sororities.

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  • 0
  • Julia from Troy, MI
  • Oct-11-2012 I am a current student here

    As a sorority sister, I give OU top marks in this category! Greek life at OU is not stereotypical at all! It's a great way to meet lots of people, develop a network of friends, keep an active social life, and many leadership opportunities are available.

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  • 0
  • Rakeem from Southfield, MI
  • Aug-13-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is not present on the campus. There are Greek houses off campus though. There are Greek life opportunities depending on grades and majors.

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