Oakland City University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,150

2.84% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$12,268

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

68.2%

626 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

650

78.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

68.4%

67 Graduates

About

Oakland City University is a higher education institution located in Gibson County, IN. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Oakland City University were General Studies (51 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (6 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (1 degrees).

In 2023, 268 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oakland City University. 54.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (219 degrees), 15.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oakland City University is $27,150, which is $−2,130 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oakland City University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 194 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Oakland City University is $27,150, which is $2,130 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,268.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Oakland City University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,150

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Oakland City University was $27,150. The cost of tuition at Oakland City University is $−2,130 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Oakland City University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,268

2023 Value

28.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Oakland City University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,268. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Oakland City University grew by 28.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Oakland City University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,963

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oakland City University was of $8,963 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.46% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 34.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Oakland City University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Oakland City University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 16.9% with respect to 2022, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Oakland City University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oakland City University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 194 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Oakland City University received 626 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 29.1% annual growth. Out of those 626 applicants, 427 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.2% acceptance rate.

There were 650 students enrolled at Oakland City University in 2023. 38% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oakland City University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

427

Accepted Out of 626

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oakland City University was 68.2% (427 admissions from 626 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 55.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 29.1%, while admissions declined by 13.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Oakland City University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

38%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

38% of enrolled first-time students at Oakland City University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Oakland City University had a total enrollment of 650 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Oakland City University is 511 students and the part-time enrollment is 139. This means that 78.6% of students enrolled at Oakland City University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oakland City University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.6% White, 14.9% Black or African American, 4.77% Two or More Races, 4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.923% Asian, and 0.769% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Oakland City University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.4%), followed by White Female (28.7%) and Black or African American Male (9.09%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.9%), followed by White Male (29%) and Black or African American Female (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oakland City University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 650 students. The full-time enrollment at Oakland City University is 511 and the part-time enrollment is 139. This means that 78.6% of students enrolled at Oakland City University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Oakland City University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Oakland City University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Oakland City University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Oakland City University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
394 enrolled students
Black or African American
97 enrolled students
Two or More Races
31 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oakland City University is 60.6% White, 14.9% Black or African American, 4.77% Two or More Races, 4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.923% Asian, and 0.769% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 33 students (5.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 24 more women than men received degrees from Oakland City University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oakland City University is white (219 degrees awarded). There were 15.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Oakland City University is General Studies (51 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (6 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Oakland City University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (80 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (68 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oakland City University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,700,635 people), Accountants & auditors (1,044,132 people), Other managers (833,641 people), Secondary school teachers (597,959 people), and Financial managers (544,355 people).

The most specialized majors at Oakland City University in 2023 are Education (80 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (68 degrees), Business (83 degrees), and History (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oakland City University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Oakland City University are Education (80 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (68 degrees), Business (83 degrees), and History (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oakland City University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Oakland City University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
47 degrees awarded
General Studies
17 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
9 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oakland City University was General Business Administration & Management with 47 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Oakland City University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

122

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

146

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 122 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland City University, which is 0.836 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (146).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Oakland City University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland City University in General Studies, which is 1.27 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland City University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.838 times less than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 34% of students graduating from Oakland City University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Oakland City University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.99% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
219 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oakland City University is white (219 degrees awarded). There were 15.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

5.22% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
121 degrees awarded
White Male
98 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oakland City University is white female (121 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (98 degrees).

Operations

Oakland City University has an endowment valued at nearly $10.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −94.2k (−0.889%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Oakland City University had a total salary expenditure of 17.9M. Oakland City University employs 9 Professors, 7 Lecturers and 6 Associate professors. Most academics at Oakland City University are Male Lecturer (6), Male Professor (5), and Male Associate professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakland City University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 26 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 23 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

Endowment

$10.6M

2023 Endowment

decline from 2022

Oakland City University has an endowment valued at about $10.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Oakland City University declined 4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $40.8M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Oakland City University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.47M

2023 Salaries

19.6%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Oakland City University paid a median of $6.47M in salaries, which represents 36.1% of their overall expenditure ($17.9M) and a 19.6% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 34.9% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.8% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.63M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Oakland City University paid a total of $1.63M to 28 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oakland City University were Professor with 9 employees, Lecturer with 7 employees, and Associate professor with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakland City University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 23 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Lecturer
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oakland City University was Male Lecturer with 6 employees, Male Professor with 5 employees, and Male Associate professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Oakland City University.

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