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Oakland University

Oakland University is a public university in Rochester Hills, Michigan, known for strong programs in business, engineering, nursing, computer science, and the liberal arts plus a mid‑size, suburban campus and spirited Division I athletics. Students often rave about the open‑access yet selective vibe, many clubs and organizations, scenic wooded campus, and the chance to intern in the greater Detroit‑area job market while still enjoying a traditional‑college‑style community.

State

Michigan

Student Population

19,000

Acceptance Rate

88–92%

GPA Range

3.0–4.0

SAT Range

1110–1330

Common Majors

business administration, computer science, nursing/registered nurse

“Oakland feels like a friendly, suburban campus where you can study in strong business and tech programs, join lots of clubs and Golden Grizzlies games, and still be close to Detroit‑area internships, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the 300‑plus organizations and wooded setting made the place feel like a real, balanced college community.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$15,262 / $23,188

Conference

Horizon League

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73.8

Avg Women's Scores

76.2

Men's Team Notes

Oakland men posted program top-10 54-hole totals at Golden Nugget Invitational on Country Club at Golden Nugget and Don Benbow Invitational, tying ninth-best 858 at Tom Tontimonia. Rakshit Dahiya's 212 paced par-5 dominance (4.62 average) through 52 birdies at Katke-Cousins Golf Course events.

Women's Team Notes

Golden Grizzlies women competed at Golden Grizzlies Intercollegiate on Oakland University Golf & Learning Center's Katke-Cousins course, ranking strong in par-3 scoring. Steady play fueled top finishes at regional invitationals through resilient par-4 rounds and birdie opportunities amid Midwest challenges.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Robby Pickett

Women's Coach

Heather Fortushniak

Men's Email

rpickett@oakland.edu

Women's Email

hfortushniak@oakland.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Robby Pickett was named Oakland men's golf head coach in June 2025 after two seasons as assistant at Abilene Christian, where his Wildcats earned seven top-three finishes including top-fives at WAC Championships. A Horizon League competitor, Pickett aims to elevate the Golden Grizzlies through strong invitational play like the Tom Tontimonia, building on recent tournament wins.

Women's Coach Bio

Heather Fortushniak directs Oakland women's golf, posting a 23-21 record in 2024-25 within the Horizon League. With graduate assistant Yaroslav Ilyenko, she guides the program through regional events, emphasizing student-athlete growth and competitive match play amid recent coaching transitions from Sarah Burnham's tenure.

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