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
Campus Visits
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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate68.2%
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$12,820
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6500.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/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
Programs (46)
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
8 Years$46,203
10 Years$43,283
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$31,900
Men
$45,200
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Mighty Oaks
History & Fun Facts
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)