Indiana

Oakland City University

Oakland City, Indiana

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1885Distant ruralSEVP certified
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About

Oakland City University (OCU) was a private university affiliated with the General Baptist Church and located in Oakland City, Indiana, United States. It was the only General Baptist Church-affiliated college or university in the United States. Founded in 1885, it has slowly grown to a total enrollment of about 640 (in Fall 2024). The university announced layoffs for over 100 employees and the suspension of all undergraduate programs on May 19, 2026. In addition to the institution's Oakland City main campus, the university previously operated satellite campuses in Evansville, Indianapolis, Rockport and Bedford. These sites offered courses at an accelerated pace and condensed format.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$27,900
Estimated total for international students
US$43,412
Net price calculatoroak.edu (opens in a new tab)

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
499
Graduate students
135
International undergraduates
18%
Students per teacher
13 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
83%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$53,253

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (37)

Bachelor's degrees17 subjects
Applied MathematicsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHistoryLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMusicPsychology, GeneralReligion/Religious StudiesReligious Music and WorshipSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees4 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsEducational Administration and SupervisionTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTheological and Ministerial Studies
Doctoral degrees2 subjects
Educational Administration and SupervisionTheological and Ministerial Studies
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Associate's degrees7 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesReligion/Religious StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVisual and Performing Arts, General
Undergraduate certificates4 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsMarketingReligion/Religious Studies
Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Graduate certificates1 subject
Educational Administration and Supervision

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.