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The charter for Oakland City University was originally granted in 1885, but the first classes were held in 1891. It was then known as the Oakland City College. The 34-acre main campus of Oakland City University is located in Oakland City, Indiana. However, the university also operates branch campuses in Bedford, Evansville, Indianapolis, and Rockport, Indiana.
Oakland City University grants a large number of associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, as well as doctorate degree programs. The academic divisions of the university include:
Oakland City University’s athletics department fields teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Known as the Mighty Oaks and the Lady Oaks, the teams are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the National Christian College Athletic Association.
Oakland City University is in Oakland City, IN. 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.
Fields of study in vogue at Oakland City University include business and management and education and teaching.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 73% of applicants in 2007-2008 were accepted at Oakland City University. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 510 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 420 to 530 in 2007-2008.
Approximately 2,007 students study at Oakland City University (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
Part-time study is common at Oakland City University. Students at the school 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
http://www.oak.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 328 | business management, organizational behavior, human resources, business, accounting and management, accounting, MIS |
| Education and Teaching | 168 | education, elementary school teaching, educational administration, English teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, special ed, social studies teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 92 | general studies, social services, English, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, history, humanities |
| Religion and Philosophy | 15 | religion, ministry |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 9 | culinary arts services |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | CAD and design, industrial tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 4 | biology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 3 | horticultural business |
| Mechanics and Repair | 3 | HVAC, diesel mechanics |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Design | 2 | graphic design, industrial design |
| Mathematics | 1 | applied mathematics |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
| Music | 1 | music, music performance |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Construction Trades | 0 | construction trades |
Number of programs and degrees for Oakland City University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 339 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 158 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 136 | 19 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 16 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - other | 2 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Oakland City University had a total enrollment of 2,007 students (1,799 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 76% |
| (Foreign Students) | 24% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 83% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
Oakland City University offers campus housing for 355 of its 1,799 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Oakland City, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 735 | 535 | 73% | 322 | 60% |
| Men | 434 | 372 | 86% | 173 | 47% |
| Women | 301 | 163 | 54% | 149 | 91% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 380 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| 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 | 62% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 42% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,410 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,410 |
| Room and board | $ 6,228 |
| Room charge | $ 2,052 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,176 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,910 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,760 |
Financial Aid:
Oakland City University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 182400)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $52,348 | 5 | $48,383 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $53,908 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $49,130 | 4 | $49,186 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $45,294 | 5 | $45,836 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 11 | $33,299 | 11 | $38,060 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $41,625 | 22 | $42,763 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division II Independents |
| Baseball | Division II Independents |
| Track | Division II Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 54 | 47 | 101 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Track | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 35 | 58 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, 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
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
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
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education 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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