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Oakland City University

Oakland City University is a small, private institution located in Oakland City, in. Founded in 1885, Oakland City University offers undergraduate degrees in 46 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 604 undergraduates
cost $26,400 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Oakland City University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 55.7%
SAT score average 1010
ACT score average 19
Average high school GPA 3.29
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Oakland City University is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Educational Administration and Supervision
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $26,400
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,400
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $4,182
Cost of attendance* $42,482
Average financial aid package $2,390
Estimated cost $40,092 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $26,400
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,400
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $4,182
Cost of attendance* $42,482
Average financial aid package $2,390
Estimated cost $40,092 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Oakland City University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 604, with gender binary students split 55% male and 45% female.

Total enrollment

872

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
48%
African American %
10%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
33%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 138 N Lucretia St, Oakland City, IN 47660-1099
phone 812-749-4781
address www.oak.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Black student union

Theatre and arts club

Psychology club

Criminal justice student association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Oakland City University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Oakland City University?

Oakland City University is located in Oakland City, in.

What is the acceptance rate at Oakland City University? 

The acceptance rate for Oakland City University is 56%.

What’s the average GPA for Oakland City University?

The average high school GPA for Oakland City University students was 3.29.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Oakland City University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Oakland City University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $169,928.

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