About Oakland City University

Founded in 1885, Oakland City University. is a Private college. Located in Indiana, which is a city setting in Indiana, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,269 full time undergraduate students, and 200 full time graduate students.

The Oakland City University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 36 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Oakland City University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate33%
Application Deadline
Application Fee35
SAT Range855-1075
ACT Range18-24

Admissions at OCU are considered More Selective, with ,0% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 14 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

62% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 33% were in the top quarter, and 12% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Oakland City University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
100%
“We know about current events and vote”
0%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
100%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
50%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
100%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
100%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
50%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
100%
“We know about current events and vote”
0%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
100%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
50%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
100%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
100%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
50%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
Write a review, Enter to win $1,000 Scholarship

  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    8 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    7 Students rated off-campus housing 2.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    8 Students rated campus food 1.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    8 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    8 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 75 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    8 Students rated school activities 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    8 Students rated local services 3.1 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    8 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.

Oakland City University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Oakland City University?

2 Students rated Oakland City University

Kennedy - 03/16/2017

Oakland City University is a great university with a small town feel. It is in a country setting but is close to the small town of Princeton and the larger city of Evansville. The educators and administration are invested in the students education.

Molly - 11/10/2016

Oakland City has truly been a blessing in my life. I love the atmosphere and everything I have learned so far attending. The faculty is always there to help and available when needed. The faith-based learning is also a huge plus, for I have a very strong faith in God. I love that I can be open about my faith to my classmates, because it isn't really a hot topic in public schools. At Oakland City University not only are the academics great, but the spiritual development is also something that OCU should be very proud of. I'm proud to be a part of the OCU family.

Oakland City University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Oakland City University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Oakland City University is 33%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    When I was in high school, I always looked forward to being in college and feeling all "grown up." Now that I am here, I really do appreciate and enjoy the experience more than I anticipated. It has a lot more freedom than grade school did, and I really like being able to manage and determine my own schedule for the most part. Since I participate in Varsity Soccer, it was definitely very busy first semester, but it helped me learn to balance my time out. I have loved the social aspect of college. I always enjoy meeting new people, and I have made so many great friends. Having a Christian environment was a key factor for me, and I definitely feel that here. All the classes are also great, and the teachers are very helpful. Overall, I am definitely loving college so far, and I look forward to the rest of my years here. I know it has already been valuable, and there is even more to come.

    Read all 10 answers

  3. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I tell them that my teachers are amazing and that it is one of the best education schools around.

    Read all 3 answers

  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Oakland City University is a small town school with affordable education and very friendly and involved people.

    Read all 2 answers

  5. Describe the students at your school.

    Everyone is different, so it is hard to describe everyone in one sentence; I would have to say "unique."

    Read all 2 answers

  6. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    This is school is best known for religious studies or men's basketball. It's also a baptist school and expects everyone to go through some religious classes to graduate.

    Read all 2 answers

  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    There are not enough job opportunities in Oakland City and it is boring on the weekends.

    Read all 2 answers

  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who likes to drink alcohol and wants to attend a large college .

    Read all 2 answers

  9. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about my school is the people. It has a small town feel and the people become like your family.

    Read all 1 answers

  10. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have known the strict policies regarding dorm visitation.

    Read all 1 answers

  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating part about Oakland City University is the lack of fun things to do. THe school is placed in a very small town, which makes it very boring.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

1,269

Total Undergrad Enrollment

200

Total Grad Students

25%

Out-Of-State

72%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

7

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

13%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
83%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

96% of students attending Oakland City University receive some sort of financial aid. 44% were awarded federal grants. While 73% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$23,400

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,400

Books and Supplies

$9,180

Room and Board

33,980

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$18,220
$30 - $48K
$14,524
$48 - $75K
$19,312
$75 - $110K
$18,523
$110K & UP
$17,897

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

FIND SCHOLARSHIPS

Find your perfect match from over 3 million scholarships!

START YOUR SEARCH

CAN YOU GET INTO Oakland City University?

Complete your profile to see if this school is a fit for you, and what your chances of admitance are.

START YOUR SEARCH

TOP STUDENT RATED COLLEGES IN Indiana

View All Colleges in Indiana