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Summary
Oakland City University is a private institution that was founded in 1885. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,726, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 34 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Oakland City University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $16,590 (2011-12).
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Oakland City University in Oakland City, Indiana is a learning community dedicated to : academic excellence, technical preparation, and life-long learning; the preparation for gainful employment through academic excellence; the promotion of Christian ethical and moral values; the enhancement of each person's intellectual. spiritual and social development; and community service through positive leadership. Oakland City University was formed in 1885 out of the persistent effort of a committed group of General Baptist pioneers. These founders set out to see that the gospel of Jesus Christ was proclaimed through education. Our founders would be pleased to know that the cause for which they struggled and sacrificed is still alive and well today. While Oakland City University is conscious of the call of God, honoring our ties to the General Baptist denomination, and mindful of the church universal, we welcome all people from all faiths to realize their educational dream. Oakland City University stands for academic excellence in a warm, Christian environment. Oakland City University's motto is "ENTER TO LEARN-GO FORTH TO SERVE." Not only do we stand proudly on the meaning of that phrase as individuals, but we go forth as a university to provide the highest quality Christian education! |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1885 |
| Religious affiliation | General Association of General Baptist |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2010 Endowment | $4,000,364 |
Applying
When applying to Oakland City University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 5. The application fee at Oakland City University is $35. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 65.2 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 65% |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 5 |
Academic Life
The most popular majors at Oakland City University include: Accounting and Business/Management; Elementary Education and Teaching; Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General; Business Administration and Management, General; and Organizational Behavior Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 71.0 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 34% - Medium | ||||||||||
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Student Life
Oakland City University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,726, with a gender distribution of 42.4 percent male students and 57.6 percent female students. 53.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 47.0 percent of students live off campus. Oakland City University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Oakland City University offers a number of student services including placement service and health service. Oakland City University also offers campus safety and security services like lighted pathways/sidewalks and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Oakland City University, 75 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Oakland City University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 75% - Medium |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $16,590 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $7,700 (2011-12) - Medium |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
