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Total Enrollment 2,550
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 18 : 1

Oakland City University

http://www.oak.edu
138 N Lucretia St, Oakland City, Indiana 47660-1099
(812) 749-4781 x404

Oakland City University in Oakland City, Indiana is a learning community dedicated to : academic excellence, technical preparation, and life-long learning; the preparation for gainful employment through academic excellence; the promotion of Christian ethical and moral values; the enhancement of each person's intellectual. spiritual and social development; and community service through positive leadership. Oakland City University was formed in 1885 out of the persistent effort of a committed group of General Baptist pioneers. These founders set out to see that the gospel of Jesus Christ was proclaimed through education. Our founders would be pleased to know that the cause for ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Doctor's degree - other
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Oakland City University, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 98.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,282), and 31% receive loans ($7,463 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,228. Off campus it is around $6,228.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Oakland City University is $9,637 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 672 people applied to Oakland City University. Of the applicants, 67.0% were admitted (76.0% male & 54.0% female ) and 53.0% accepted (46.0% male and 68.0% female)

Of the 2,382 undergraduate students at Oakland City University, 48.0% are part-time. A majority (62.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 80.0% of the 168 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     89.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     69.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     10.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     17.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     26.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     62.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline May 31
Admissions Office Phone 800-737-5125
Admissions Office Email ocuadmit@oak.edu
Admissions Office Address 138 North Lucretia Street, Oakland City, Indiana 47660
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.oak.edu/admissions/transfer-students.php
Admissions Website http://www.oak.edu/admissions/index.php
Application Website http://www.oak.edu
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Oakland City University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Oakland City University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 400
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 530
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 380
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 500
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 22
ACT English (25th Percentile) 15
ACT English (75th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 22
 
Oakland City University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 2 1
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other 2 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 54 179 82
Accounting 2 3
Accounting and Business/Management 6
Business Administration and Management, General 14 38 82
Business/Commerce, General 38 0
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 45
Management Information Systems, General 1
Organizational Behavior Studies 86
Computer and information sciences and support services 11 2
Computer and Information Sciences, General 11 2
Construction trades 0
Construction Trades, Other 0
Education 3 75 73 15
Biology Teacher Education 2
Business Teacher Education 2
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1
Education, General 2 73
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 15
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 48
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5
Mathematics Teacher Education 3
Music Teacher Education 0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6
Social Science Teacher Education 2
Social Studies Teacher Education 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 3
Engineering technologies/technicians 4 2
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 4
Industrial Technology/Technician 2
English language and literature/letters 2
English Language and Literature, General 2
History 0
History, General 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 54 30
General Studies 53 29
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
Mathematics and statistics 1
Applied Mathematics 1
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 5
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 1
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician 4
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 4
Health and Physical Education, General 1
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
Personal and culinary services 10
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other 10
Philosophy and religious studies 1 12
Religion/Religious Studies 1 12
Precision production 1
Welding Technology/Welder 1
Security and protective services 1 3
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1 3
Social sciences 9
Social Sciences, General 8
Sociology 1
Theology and religious vocations 1 3
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 1 3
Visual and performing arts 1 7
Art/Art Studies, General 0 0
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
Graphic Design 3
Industrial Design 1 0
Music Performance, General 1
Music, General 2
 
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