C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
39/100 · earnings-weighted

Oakland City University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Oakland City, Indiana 47660
Outcomes
B+
75/100
Affordability
F
32/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
B+
80/100
Prestige
D
37/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

650
Total Enrollment
70%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
68%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Oakland City University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$43,283
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,190
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$16,758
Median debt at graduation
65.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
19
Median ACT
40.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 18th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IN wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Oakland City University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services—$76,123+-0%#330 of 796#251—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$46,038$62,595+13%#89 of 660#46$18,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations$49,245$58,663-14%#846 of 1176#722$19,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $169,798
  • Avg rent near campus: $918/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 47670 (4.3% cap, Princeton)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $27,150 $27,150
Total Cost (On-Campus) $42,965 $42,965

Financial Aid

88%
Receive Any Aid
37%
Receive Pell Grants
38%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 77 grads/yr General Studies 75 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 24 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 10 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 9 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 7 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6 grads/yr Superintendency and Educational System Administration 6 grads/yr Psychology, General 5 grads/yr Religion/Religious Studies 4 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 3 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3 grads/yr Divinity/Ministry 2 grads/yr Operations Management and Supervision 2 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 2 grads/yr Applied Mathematics, General 1 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 1 grads/yr History, General 1 grads/yr Communication, General 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Oakland City University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

650
Total Students
39%
Women
88%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Hispanic 4%
Black 15%
Asian 1%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 9%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 72%
Hybrid (Some Online) 10%
Fully Online 19%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 88%
25-64 (Adult) 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Oakland City University?
Oakland City University has an acceptance rate of 68%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Oakland City University?
Tuition at Oakland City University is $27,150 for in-state students and $27,150 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Oakland City University?
The graduation rate at Oakland City University is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Oakland City University a good school?
Oakland City University has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Oakland City University?
Oakland City University has a total enrollment of 650 students. Most students (88%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology