Oakland City University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Oakland City University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: General Baptist
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Oakland City University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Oakland City, Indiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 694, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The university offers 18 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $25,740.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
73% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
63% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresRequired
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankConsidered (not required)
Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-22
SAT 25th-75th Percentile960-1180
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
867
Students enrolled
29%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
64%
Unknown
10%
Black
10%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
7%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
%
Socio-economic diversity
45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
12
Total Online Enrollment
251
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.29% online, 71% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
65% On-campus
35% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates100% online
Associate57% online
Bachelor's28% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's33% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
45%
State Grant Aid
43%
Institution Grant Aid
88%
Pell Grant
45%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$17k
Average student debtafter graduation
$31k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 6 | History | |||
| 7 | History. | |||
| 8 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 9 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 10 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 11 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies. | |||
| 12 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 13 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 14 | Psychology. | |||
| 15 | Security And Protective Services. | |||
| 16 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 17 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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