Tuition and COA

OU's cost per credit hour differs depending on your residency and class standing.

BASE TUITION RATES apply to courses offered by the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education and Human Services.

• Lower-division rates apply to freshmen and sophomores with fewer than 56 credits, and non-matriculating (non-degree seeking) students.
• Upper-division rates apply to juniors and seniors with 56 or more credits, students who have earned undergraduate degrees and are admitted to OU for a second undergraduate degree program, all students with post-bachelor admission status, and guest students from other colleges.
• Non-resident tuition rates apply to non-Michigan residents and are also based on upper- and lower-division status.

College of Arts and Sciences Courses
Lower Division $507.50
Upper Division $587.75

School of Education and Human Services Courses
Lower Division $507.50
Upper Division $587.75

Non-Resident*
Lower Division $795.75
Upper Division $853.25

Some programs follow alternate tuition structures, including:
Oakland University - RN to BSN Program cost is a flat rate of $9,995.

*Some online programs are approved for in-state tuition.

DIFFERENTIAL TUITION RATES apply to courses offered by the School of Business Administration, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences and School of Nursing.

• Course numbers determine tuition rates in the academic units with differential tuition: courses 0001-2999 and courses 3000 and above.

School of Business Administration Courses
0001-2999 level courses $529.25
3000+ courses $622.25

School of Engineering and Computer Science Courses
0001-2999 level courses $540.25
3000+ courses $635.75

School of Health Sciences Courses
0001-2999 level courses $522.00
3000+ courses $610.25

School of Nursing Courses
0001-2999 level courses $534.75
3000+ courses $627.50

Graduate students pay tuition at either in-state or non-resident rates. These rates apply to students admitted with special graduate, certification, master’s, post-master’s or second graduate degree status.

Graduate Level
In-state $871.50
Non-resident* $1,027.00

Doctoral student rates apply to students admitted with doctoral status.

Doctoral Level
In-state $876.75
Non-resident* $1,027.00

Some programs follow alternate tuition structures, including:

Nurse Anesthesia Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) $11,139/semester**

Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine $59,096/year

Oakland University - Executive Masters of Business Administration $11,000/semester

*Some online programs are approved for in-state tuition.
** Incoming fall 2023 students

• All rates are per credit hour.
• Competency credits are $55/credit hour. 
• Audited courses will be charged at regular tuition rates. 
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition rates. 
• Review the list of subject codes to help understand your statement. 
• View information about transfer credit and tuition. 
• View tuition rate archives.

Terms and Conditions: By registering for courses or contracting for on-campus housing at Oakland University, students acknowledge they have read and accept Student Business Services’ Terms and Conditions.

New Tuition Rates: Tuition rates are set by the OU Board of Trustees each summer for the next school year. The board reserves the right to change any and all tuition rates when circumstances make such a change necessary.

Non-Resident Status: Non-resident students are required to pay non-resident tuition rates according to university policy referenced in university catalogs. Students classified as non-residents who believe they qualify for resident status should apply for reclassification 30 days before the beginning of a semester by completing an Application for Reclassification of Residence Status.

Non-Dischargeable Educational Benefits: Oakland University (“university”) may provide, extend or advance funds, credits and/or other financial accommodations to students, to be applied toward their tuition and/or charges, with the understanding that students will re-pay those amounts. All such amounts, other than scholarships, fellowships, stipends and/or tuition waivers, are loans and/or educational benefits which students must repay to the university together with late payment charges as established by the university. In consideration for allowing students to attend classes, students agree to repay the university for those loans and/or educational benefits and acknowledge that their repayment obligation is not dischargeable in bankruptcy.