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Oakland City University

Oakland City, Indiana 47660-1099

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Small & IntimateRuralPrivateBusiness Focus

Known for business — close-knit campus

Oakland City University is a private rural institution in Oakland City, Indiana. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 470 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,283 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,820.

Established
1885
Motto
Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve
Mascot
Oakie
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I

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68%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
470Students
12:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$43,283Earnings 10yr
$12,820Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Oakland City University Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

68.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$27,150
Room & Board$10,610
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$39,307
Average Net Price$12,820
Median Debt at Graduation$16,758
Monthly Payment (10yr)$178

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,787
$30–48K$9,218
$48–75K$10,898
$75–110K$22,171
$110K+$16,881

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,174

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

2

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (46)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

68%

Negative
  • •68% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
470
Gender Split
33% / 67%
Women / Men
First Generation
44%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 16%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.0%
Freshman Retention68.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,190
10 Years$43,283

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Mighty Oaks

Basketball

History & Fun Facts

  • •History In June 1885, the Educational Board of General Baptists organized and then gained a charter from the state of Indiana to operate a college at Oakland City.
  • •By the fall term of 1973, enrollment had dropped considerably.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IND Indianapolis111 mi
CVG Cincinnati153 mi
BNA Nashville157 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA900 mi · ~26h drive
New York, NY729 mi · ~21h 4m drive
Hartford, CT810 mi · ~23h 24m drive
Providence, RI875 mi · ~25h 17m drive
Albany, NY773 mi · ~22h 20m drive
Syracuse, NY670 mi · ~19h 21m drive
Rochester, NY608 mi · ~17h 34m drive
Buffalo, NY544 mi · ~15h 43m drive
Philadelphia, PA662 mi · ~19h 7m drive
Pittsburgh, PA419 mi · ~12h 6m drive
Harrisburg, PA575 mi · ~16h 37m drive
Newark, NJ721 mi · ~20h 50m drive
Washington, DC558 mi · ~16h 7m drive
Baltimore, MD582 mi · ~16h 49m drive
Atlanta, GA358 mi · ~10h 21m drive
Charlotte, NC419 mi · ~12h 6m drive
Raleigh, NC512 mi · ~14h 47m drive
Miami, FL964 mi · ~27h 51m drive
Orlando, FL759 mi · ~21h 56m drive
Tampa, FL771 mi · ~22h 16m drive
Nashville, TN154 mi · ~4h 27m drive
New Orleans, LA600 mi · ~17h 20m drive
Richmond, VA543 mi · ~15h 41m drive
Chicago, IL245 mi · ~7h 5m drive
Detroit, MI357 mi · ~10h 19m drive
Minneapolis, MN551 mi · ~15h 55m drive
St. Louis, MO155 mi · ~4h 29m drive
Kansas City, MO393 mi · ~11h 21m drive
Indianapolis, IN118 mi · ~3h 25m drive
Columbus, OH259 mi · ~7h 29m drive
Cleveland, OH371 mi · ~10h 43m drive
Milwaukee, WI326 mi · ~9h 25m drive
Dallas, TX655 mi · ~18h 55m drive
Houston, TX749 mi · ~21h 38m drive
Austin, TX813 mi · ~23h 29m drive
San Antonio, TX886 mi · ~25h 36m drive
Los Angeles, CA1739 mi · ~50h 14m drive
San Francisco, CA1897 mi · ~54h 48m drive
San Diego, CA1713 mi · ~49h 29m drive
Seattle, WA1862 mi · ~53h 47m drive
Portland, OR1866 mi · ~53h 54m drive
Denver, CO950 mi · ~27h 27m drive
Phoenix, AZ1420 mi · ~41h 1m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1314 mi · ~37h 58m drive
Honolulu, HI4285 mi · ~123h 47m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Indianapolis (IND)111 miles
Rental car
167 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
222 min$133-222
Cincinnati (CVG)153 miles
Rental car
230 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
306 min$184-306

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