Oakland City University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Oakland City, IN that costs an average of $15,557 a year after financial aid, admits 83% of applicants and graduates 70% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$15,557
Acceptance rate
83%
Graduation rate
70%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$53,253

Private nonprofitRural (distant)499 undergraduates

Cost of Oakland City University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$43,412
Tuition and fees, in-state$27,900
Housing and food (on campus)$11,600
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$15,557

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$14,649
$30,001–48,000$18,149
$48,001–75,000$11,999
$75,001–110,000$16,730
$110,001+$17,955

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Oakland City University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate83%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate70%
First-year retention78%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$47,558
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$53,253
Rank in Indiana (earnings)29th of 44 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$17,750
Typical monthly loan payment$202 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants45%
Students with federal loans43%

Majors and programs at Oakland City University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (17)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations103$43,940$20,841
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods28$37,239$19,500
Applied Mathematics1——
Biology12——
Communication and Media Studies7——
Computer Science———
Criminal Justice and Corrections16——
English Language and Literature2——
History4——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities40——
Music———
Psychology11——
Religion/Religious Studies5——
Religious Music and Worship———
Special Education and Teaching6——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness7——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6——

Certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Marketing———
Religion/Religious Studies———

Associate's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations9——
Criminal Justice and Corrections1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities103——
Religion/Religious Studies2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2——
Visual and Performing Arts———

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations59——
Educational Administration and Supervision12——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8——
Theological and Ministerial Studies1——

Doctoral degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision52$97,117$20,358
Theological and Ministerial Studies———

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies3——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision15——

Similar colleges in Indiana

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Calumet College of Saint JosephWhiting$18,778—$50,059
Holy Cross CollegeNotre Dame$24,54775%$58,101
Earlham CollegeRichmond$23,00273%$49,427
Goshen CollegeGoshen$13,40484%$61,420
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods CollegeSaint Mary of the Woods$22,50772%$47,279
Wabash CollegeCrawfordsville$23,53263%$71,578
Franklin CollegeFranklin$24,34370%$61,877
Manchester UniversityNorth Manchester$20,76371%$60,682

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About Oakland City University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationOakland City, IN
SettingRural (distant)
Undergraduates499
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteoak.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Oakland City University's acceptance rate?

Oakland City University admits 83% of applicants.

How much does Oakland City University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $43,412 a year (tuition and fees: $27,900). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $15,557 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,649.

How much do Oakland City University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $53,253 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 29th of 44 similar colleges in Indiana. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($43,940 a year after graduation).

What is Oakland City University's graduation rate?

70% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 78% of first-year students return for a second year.