Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Oakland City, Indiana |
| Online | oak.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Oakland City University, located in rural southwestern Indiana approximately 40 miles north of Evansville, operates as a private Baptist institution established in 1885. The 45-acre main campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, centered around the iconic Lucretia McCullough Chapel. The university maintains a selective admission process and offers undergraduate programs across four schools, with notable strengths in education, religious studies, and business administration. OCU's traditional undergraduate population primarily lives in one of the campus's three residence halls, while the university also serves a significant number of adult and graduate students through satellite locations in Indianapolis, Evansville, and Bedford. The OCU Mighty Oaks compete in NCAA Division II athletics as members of the River States Conference.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
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Oakland City University is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 850/1150 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.29 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $10,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,182 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,482 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 30% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 23% |
| Education | 14% |
| Human Services | 6% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152099 IPEDS survey data for Oakland City University.
Current students may use the Oakland City University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024