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About Oakland City University

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Oakland City University is a private university in Oakland City, IN, known for its private doctoral university, small class sizes, and business and education focus. With an acceptance rate of 56%, Oakland City University is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 128 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 850–1150 on the SAT and 17–23 on the ACT. Oakland City University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $23,831 per year; the sticker price of $41,845 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Oakland City University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

56%
Overall Accept Rate
1000
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 850 – 1150

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Oakland City University

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Application Strategy
Oakland City University is affiliated with the General Baptist Church, so if faith or service is part of your background, weave that authentically into your application materials to show genuine alignment with the campus culture.
Essay Strategy
OCU has a small number of focused academic programs, so name the specific major or program you intend to pursue and explain concretely how OCU's faculty size and hands-on learning environment fits your goals better than a larger university would.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Oakland City University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$42k/yr$14.0k
30k-48k~$42k/yr$15.8k
48k-75k~$42k/yr$13.6k
75k-110k~$42k/yr$16.0k
110k+~$42k/yr$18.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

70%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$43k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
653
Undergrad Enrollment
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