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Oakland City University

Oakland City, Indiana 47660-1099

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitRural

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

Plan Your Visit

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.2%

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

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

65.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,174

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%

Below Average

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.

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

90Average

Estimated from IN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K
118 mi(205 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
154 mi(267 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
155 mi(269 min)

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)

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