Tuition and COA

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 $528.75 / credit hour
Upper Division $615.75 / credit hour

School of Education and Human Services Courses
Lower Division $528.75 / credit hour
Upper Division $615.75 / credit hour

Non-Resident
Lower Division $795.75 / credit hour
Upper Division $853.25 / credit hour

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 $553.50 / credit hour
3000+ courses $651.00 / credit hour

School of Engineering and Computer Science Courses
0001-2999 level courses $565.00 / credit hour
3000+ courses $665.00 / credit hour

School of Health Sciences Courses
0001-2999 level courses $546.00 / credit hour
3000+ courses $638.25 / credit hour

School of Nursing Courses
0001-2999 level courses $559.25 / credit hour
3000+ courses $656.25 / credit hour

Review the list of subject codes to help understand your statement.

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.

In-state $915.00 / credit hour
Non-resident $1,027.00 / credit hour

Doctoral student rates apply to students admitted with doctoral status.

In-state $915.00 / credit hour
Non-resident $1,027.00 / credit hour

Some programs follow alternate tuition structures, including:

Oakland University - RN to BSN Program cost is a flat rate of $9,995.

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

SEE exam (x 2): $250 each
AANA Membership: $200
Books: $1000**
Conferences, Clinical sites travel and lodging: Variable***
**Many required textbooks are available free to students online via the Oakland University Kresge Library
***Students are responsible for costs incurred for travel in the program associated with conferences and clinical site rotations including transportation, lodging and meals (approximately $8,500).

Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine $60.278/year

The tuition component includes an OUWB portal computing device, health and disability insurance and recreation center membership.

Financial assistance may only be used to pay for reasonable educational expenses of the student.

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

The EMBA program for students beginning fall 2023 includes a total program cost of $55,000 plus a $1,000 non-refundable enrollment deposit, payable over five semesters. The $1,000 deposit is due when accepting admission, and payments of $11,000 are due at the beginning of each semester.

The program cost is fully inclusive of all course registrations, textbooks, electronic resources, course materials, and required special events or workshops. Meals and snacks are also included during regular sessions and special events.

• All rates are per credit hour.
• Competency credits are $55/credit hour. 
• Audited courses will be charged at regular tuition rates.
• Some online programs are approved for in-state tuition.
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition rates. 
  
• 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 the 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.

Loans and Educational Benefits: The University may provide, extend or advance funds, credits and/or other financial accommodations to students, to be applied towards 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.