PrivateRural

Oakland City University

Oakland City, Indiana 47660-1099

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)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

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)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

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