Taking classes at Oakland University is going to cost students more during the 2025-26 school year.
The Oakland University Board of Trustees approved a $318,060,735 budget for the 2025-26, along with a tuition increase, according to a release from the university.
The tuition rate for in-state undergraduate lower division students for the 2025-26 school year will be $16,575 or $552.50 per credit. This is a 4.5% increase.
In addition, the rate for in-state graduate students will increase by 3.99%, bringing the cost to $22,836 or $951.50 per credit.
“OU’s continued no-fee policy keeps pricing transparent as there are no additional fees,” according to the release. “The university’s 2025-26 budget includes $40.6 million in financial aid, resulting in a 29.6% net tuition discount for full-time resident undergraduate students. In addition, qualifying freshman students can attend OU tuition-free for four years through the Golden Guarantee program.”
The Board also approved housing rates that come out to an average of $475 per semester, or less than $5 per day, according to the release.
“Our financial planning process was much different than usual this year as we had to consider enrollment projections, financial aid support and operating costs like usual, but we had to take our best guess as to what the state appropriations number might be since it could vary widely based on what plan is adopted,” said Stephen W. Mackey, senior vice president for Finance and Administration and treasurer to the Board of Trustees. “Regardless of that variable, we always produce a budget that reaffirms Oakland’s tradition of sound fiscal management that seeks cost containment opportunities and produces a balanced general fund budget.”
The university said it plans to continue to work to provide students with internships and work experience through partnerships on campus and in the community.
In the fiscal year 2024, OU generated more than $1.9 billion in economic activity and supported 6,417 jobs, according to a study from the Anderson Economic Group.