SAT and ACT scores

Oakland University SAT and ACT scores

Rochester Hills, MI · public college · 12,719 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%1030–1230Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing540–64025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math490–59025th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1120Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT63–86From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate88%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Oakland University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for Oakland University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Oakland University scored 1030 to 1230, with an average of 1120. A score at or above 1130 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

Does Oakland University require the SAT or ACT?

Oakland University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Oakland University accept the CLT?

Oakland University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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