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Oakland City University

#1112 in US ranking Oakland City, IN
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$43,412
Tuition & fees
$27,900
Avg. aid
$25,683
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
83%
Avg. SAT
1070
Avg. ACT
19

Outcomes

Graduation rate
66%
Median salary
$39,441
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Oakland City University?

Founder's Day, Homecoming, and a Spring Formal are among the events associated with Oakland City University. Together they offer occasions to recognize the institution's history, reconnect with alumni, and gather outside regular classes.

Homecoming typically centers on campus and athletics-related activities, while a formal serves a different, primarily social purpose. The specific schedule, organizers, and eligibility for each event can vary, so students should use the current campus calendar rather than assume an event has the same format every year. Founder's Day has particular relevance to an institution whose origins date to 1885.

What are the student housing and dining options at Oakland City University?

Oakland City University offers college-operated housing to undergraduates and reports that its housing units have high-speed internet access. Residence-hall availability does not, by itself, mean that placement in a preferred room is guaranteed.

Students planning to live on campus should review the current housing application, contract dates, eligibility rules, and any first-year residential policy before making other arrangements. They should also check which meal plan applies to their housing choice and when campus dining is open, especially on weekends and during breaks. Commuters and students with dietary needs should verify which dining options fit their schedules and requirements.

Oakland City University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

16

Oakland City University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Undergraduates living on campus
72%
Campus size
34 acres

Oakland City University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Oakland City University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Barger-Richardson Learning Resource Center

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Oakland City University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Oakland City University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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