Oakland City University

Oakland City, IN · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Distant rural

83%Acceptance rate
$15,210Average net price / year
66%Graduation rate
$43,283Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$16,758Median debt at graduation
499Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$27,900
Total cost of attendance
$42,441
Room & board
$11,600
Books & supplies
$1,000
Average net price
$15,210

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$13,980
$30–48k
$15,781
$48–75k
$13,637
$75–110k
$16,005
$110k+
$18,550

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
82.5%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
66%
First-year retention
78%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$43,190
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,283
Median debt (graduates)
$16,758
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
41%
Students with federal loans
42%

Programs: what graduates earn

6 of 48 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations24$72,235$33,639

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision28$83,101$31,243

Students

Undergraduates
499
Graduate students
213
Part-time
2%
Women / men
38% / 62%
White
50%
Hispanic
6%
Black
15%
Asian
1%
International
18%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
13:1
Avg faculty salary
$54,657 / year
Full-time faculty
37%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.oak.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 1% of degrees
  • Education – 24% of degrees
  • English – 1% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 10% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 7% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 6% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Oakland City University?

82.5% of applicants were admitted.

How much does Oakland City University cost?

The average net price after grants is $15,210 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $27,900 and the full cost of attendance is $42,441.

How much do Oakland City University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $43,283 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

66% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.