Oakland City University
Oakland City University is a Christian college in southwest Indiana and the only college affiliated with the General Baptist Church in the nation. OCU hosts schools of Religious Studies, Business, Arts & Sciences, and Education granting undergrad degrees in 11 academic majors. As a Christian university, OCU holds weekly chapel services and all majors include Bible courses. For sports fans, Oakland City fields 13 men’s and women’s teams known as the Mighty Oaks.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- General Baptist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
9%
Submitting ACT
38%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 1023
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
880
Total Number of Undergrads
699
Classroom Sizes
0
100
16%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
47%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $27,150 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $27,150 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,610 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
33%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$23,197
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,940
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,436
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
42%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,651
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
16
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
61%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mighty Oaks
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Evansville
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Louisville
Owensboro
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
65%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,200
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