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Oakland City University is in Oakland City, Indiana. Oakland City is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is classified as a Baptist college. Oakland City University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Oakland City University offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management and education and teaching.
Not all applicants to Oakland City University are accepted. Just 52% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Oakland City University scored at least 550 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 440 to 560 in 2005.
Approximately 1,900 students study at the school (in 2005).
Students at Oakland City University can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Division II Independents athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Oakland City University
138 N Lucretia St
Oakland City, IN 47660-1099
General Phone: (812) 749-4781
Admissions Phone: (812) 749-4781
Financial Aid Phone: (812) 749-4781
http://www.oak.edu
Oakland City University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 264 | business, organizational behavior, management science, human resources, accounting, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 137 | elementary school teaching, social science teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, math teaching, business teaching, biology teaching, music teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 93 | general studies, social services, English, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, history, humanities |
| Design | 16 | industrial design |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | religion, ministry |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 10 | culinary arts services |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 8 | HVAC, diesel mechanics |
| Production Trades | 5 | welding |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | health and physical education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 4 | horticultural business |
| Science | 2 | biology |
| Construction Trades | 0 | construction trades |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | drafting and design tech |
| Mathematics | 0 | applied mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Oakland City University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 233 | 27 |
| Associate's degree | 184 | 17 |
| Master's degree | 160 | 2 |
| First-professional degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Oakland City University had a total enrollment of 1,900 students (1,614 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 78% |
| Kentucky | 11% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 1 % |
Oakland City University offers campus housing for 295 of its 1,614 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Oakland City, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 402 | 208 | 52% | 208 | 100% |
| Men | 150 | 80 | 53% | 80 | 100% |
| Women | 252 | 128 | 51% | 128 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 50% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 35% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (812) 749-4781
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,200 |
| Room and board | $ 5,030 |
| Room charge | $ 1,630 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid:
Oakland City University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 182400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (812) 749-4781
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $7,574 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $11,730 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 8 | $10,172 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $46,300 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $41,372 | 5 | $41,395 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $33,694 | 5 | $32,821 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $29,615 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $37,836 | 15 | $37,120 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division II Independents |
| Baseball | Division II Independents |
| Track | Division II Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 26 | 48 |
| Basketball | 22 | 26 | 48 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religion/Religious Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oakland City University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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