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Oakland City University

Oakland City University

Oakland City, IN · Rural · 499 students
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$15,210
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
68%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$43,283
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
83%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Oakland City University, a private, Christ-centered institution in southwestern Indiana, is renowned as the nation's only university founded by the General Baptist Church, offering a highly affordable, exceptionally safe, and faith-integrated educational environment. Academically, the university is best known for its robust Chapman School of Business and its historic School of Education, both of which emphasize career-oriented, values-based preparation. The campus culture is defined by a tight-knit, supportive community where students actively engage in Mighty Oaks athletic programs and benefit from a personalized 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio that ensures individual mentorship.

Wikipedia:Oakland City University (OCU) was a private university affiliated with the General Baptist Church and located in Oakland City, Indiana, United States. It was the only General Baptist Church-affiliated college or university in the United States. Founded in 1885, it has slowly grown to a total enrollment of about 640.

Location
Oakland City, IN, 47660-1099 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
IND · Indianapolis
111 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$27,900
Housing & food (on campus)$11,600
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$42,441
Average net price$15,210
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$27,900
Housing & food (on campus)$11,600
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$42,441
Average net price$15,210
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$13,980
$30–48k
$15,781
$48–75k
$13,637
$75–110k
$16,005
$110k+
$18,550
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
68%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
48%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
8%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
69% graduated · 14% transferred · 17% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$43,190
10 yrs after entry$43,283
Debt
Median at graduation$16,758
Monthly payment$178
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$25.3k
90th percentile$34,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
83%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
19

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Student Body
Gender
Men 62%Women 38%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
41%
First-gen
44%
Family income
$41,786
Independent
49%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
6%
Black
15%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
18%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$43,190
After 10 yrs
$43,283
Business Administration, Management and Operations53
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities17
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods16
Communication and Media Studies6
Psychology, General6
Criminal Justice and Corrections6
Special Education and Teaching4
Biology, General4
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3
Religion/Religious Studies3
History3
English Language and Literature, General2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$5M
Full-time faculty
37%
Faculty salary
$6,073/mo
Teaching spend
$8,592
per student
Federal loans
42%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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