School Overview

Oakland City University has a Baptist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Oakland City, IN). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

143 N Lucretia St
Oakland City, IN 47660-1099
Main Phone: (812) 749-4781
Web Site: www.oak.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,611 (full-time equivalent) students. 91.9% of students attend full-time, while 8.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 164 male students and 168 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 49.4% of the student body, while females made up 50.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (12)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Degree Levels

• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctor's Degree
• First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

Building Trade And Construction

• Other Building And Construction

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Statistics And Quantitative Research
• Human Resource
• Information Technology

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language

• History
• Social Sciences
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Health And Fitness

• Biology

• Applied Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design
• Fine Arts

• Culinary

• Religion

• Drafting
• Metal Work And Machinist

• Criminal Justice

• Engine And Automotive
• HVAC

• Theological And Ministerial Studies

School Accreditation

Oakland City University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Oakland City University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Oakland City University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Division II Independents (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.