Oakland University
- Public
- Research university
Oakland University: international tuition 19,788 USD per year, one-year total cost 33,534 USD, acceptance rate 87.8%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
Getting in. The school admits 87.8% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 540–640, Math 490–590. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 33,534 USD, before any scholarship. 10 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. Health insurance is 2,292 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/7. You apply through online application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Oakland University?
International tuition is 19,788 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 33,534 USD.
What English scores does Oakland University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Oakland University?
The acceptance rate is 87.8%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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- SCI - Study 🍁 International2023Campus tour
- Madison World2023Campus tour
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
This is the yearly tuition for international undergraduates (fall and winter, 12-14 credits per semester); the page does not state which academic year it applies to.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 16/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Academic Achievement AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The exclusion is a general statement about OU scholarships with an exception clause and never names the Academic Achievement Award, so it cannot be applied to this award.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 (fall)
Distinguished Scholar AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The exclusion is a general statement about OU scholarships with an exception clause and never names the Distinguished Scholar Award, so it cannot be applied to this award.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 (fall)
Gold Presidential Scholar AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The exclusion is a general statement about OU scholarships with an exception clause and never names the Gold Presidential Scholar Award, so it cannot be applied to this award.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 (fall)
Golden GuaranteeIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
It requires Michigan residency, a Michigan Achievement Scholarship, and the FAFSA; the page does not mention international students.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 (fall)
Golden Guarantee / Housing Grant / Grizzly Grant (first-year need-based grants)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The pages describe Michigan residents and FAFSA only and never mention international students, so it is unclear.
Deadline: Priority: March 1 (fall), December 1 (winter), July 1 (summer)
Gretchen J. Adler Study Abroad Endowed FundIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
This is a study-abroad fund for current students (2024-25 information), not a first-year entry scholarship, and it does not mention international students.
Deadline: March 1
Grizzly GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
It is for Michigan residents assessed via the FAFSA; the page does not mention international students, so no conclusion can be drawn.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 (fall)
Housing GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Eligibility is based on the FAFSA and living in university housing; the page says nothing about international students.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 (fall)
Non-Resident AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The Non-Resident Award requires U.S. citizenship, but Canadian and Mexican citizens and permanent residents may also qualify, so international students are not fully excluded.
Pescovitz Presidential ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Separate application requiredSchool page
It is only for Platinum recipients and the page says nothing specific about international students, so no conclusion can be drawn.
Platinum Presidential Scholar AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The exclusion is a general statement about OU scholarships with an exception clause and never names the Platinum Presidential Scholar Award, so it cannot be applied to this award.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 (fall)
Presidential, Distinguished, Talented, Academic Achievement and University Recognition Awards (first-year merit)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The exclusion has an 'except where reflected' clause and does not name these specific awards, so we cannot conclude they exclude international students.
Deadline: Priority: March 1 (fall), December 1 (winter), July 1 (summer)
Talented Scholar AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The exclusion is a general statement about OU scholarships with an exception clause and never names the Talented Scholar Award, so it cannot be applied to this award.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 (fall)
University Recognition Award (Winter/Summer 2027 only)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The exclusion is a general statement about OU scholarships with an exception clause and never names the University Recognition Award, so it cannot be applied to this award.
Deadline: Priority deadline December 1 (winter), July 1 (summer)
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Deadlines
- Completed application deadline for the winter semesterApplicationabout17days
- Completed application deadline for the summer semesterApplication+137 days
- Completed application deadline for the fall semesterApplication+259 days
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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