Oakland City University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,740

3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,760

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.47%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

72.6%

913 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

867

74% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.9%

44 Graduates

About

Oakland City University is a higher education institution located in Gibson County, IN. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Oakland City University were General Studies (51 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (8 degrees), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (1 degrees).

In 2021, 245 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oakland City University. 58.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (205 degrees), 9.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oakland City University is $25,740, which is $−2,765 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Oakland City University is $25,740, which is $−2,765 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,760.

In 2021, 23% of undergraduate students attending Oakland City University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,740

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Oakland City University was $25,740. The cost of tuition at Oakland City University is $−2,765 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$11,760

2021 Value

5.78%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Oakland City University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,760. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Oakland City University grew by 5.78%.

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

$8,891

Room and Board

$1,489

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oakland City University was of $8,891 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.58% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,489. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.13% 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

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

23% of undergraduate students at Oakland City University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 30.3% with respect to 2020, when 33% 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.

1.47%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Oakland City University was 1.47%, which represents 3 out of the 204 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 913 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0% annual growth. Out of those 913 applicants, 663 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.6% acceptance rate.

There were 867 students enrolled at Oakland City University in 2021. 38% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oakland City University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

663

Accepted Out of 913

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oakland City University was 72.6% (663 admissions from 913 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 63.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants stayed by 0%, while admissions grew by 14.7%..

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 (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

38% of enrolled first-time students at Oakland City University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Oakland City University had a total enrollment of 867 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Oakland City University is 642 students and the part-time enrollment is 225. This means that 74% of students enrolled at Oakland City University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oakland City University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.7% White, 10.3% Black or African American, 7.5% Two or More Races, 2.65% Hispanic or Latino, 1.38% Asian, and 0.231% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Oakland City University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.3%), followed by White Male (26.7%) and Two or More Races Male (5.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47%), followed by White Male (33.3%) and Black or African American Male (9.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oakland City University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 867 students. The full-time enrollment at Oakland City University is 642 and the part-time enrollment is 225. This means that 74% of students enrolled at Oakland City University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% 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

75%

2021 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Oakland City University had a retention rate higher 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 (2021)

White
552 enrolled students
Black or African American
89 enrolled students
Two or More Races
65 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oakland City University is 63.7% White, 10.3% Black or African American, 7.5% Two or More Races, 2.65% Hispanic or Latino, 1.38% Asian, and 0.231% 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 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 87 students (10%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 41 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 (205 degrees awarded). There were 9.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Oakland City University is General Studies (51 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (8 degrees) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (1 degrees).

In 2021, 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. (65 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees), and THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (4 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 (1,659,206 people), Secondary school teachers (413,889 people), Education administrators (261,603 people), Special education teachers (174,931 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (155,373 people).

The most specialized majors at Oakland City University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (65 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (4 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (64 degrees), and Protective Services (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Aerospace engineers

The most specialized majors at Oakland City University are EDUCATION. (65 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (4 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (64 degrees), and Protective Services (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,773,556 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (361,728 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (272,299 people), Religious organizations (164,853 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (153,681 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 (2020)

General Business Administration & Management
37 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
15 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
10 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oakland City University was General Business Administration & Management with 37 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

102

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

143

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland City University, which is 0.713 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (143).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland City University in General Studies, which is 1.37 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Oakland City University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.55 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 37% of students graduating from Oakland City University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Oakland City University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 6.82% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
205 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oakland City University is white (205 degrees awarded). There were 9.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

2.04% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
117 degrees awarded
White Male
88 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oakland City University is white female (117 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (88 degrees).

Operations

Oakland City University has an endowment valued at nearly $10.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.98M (28.8%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Oakland City University had a total salary expenditure of 24M. Oakland City University employs 10 Lecturers, 9 Professors and 8 Assistant professors. Most academics at Oakland City University are Male Professor (7), Male Lecturer (6), and Male Assistant professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakland City University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 70 employees, Management, with 23 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 17 employees.

Endowment

$10.3M

2021 Endowment

83.2%

growth from 2020

Oakland City University has an endowment valued at about $10.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Oakland City University grew 83.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $42M 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

$12.4M

2021 Salaries

3.8%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Oakland City University paid a median of $12.4M in salaries, which represents 51.4% of their overall expenditure ($24M) and a 3.8% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Oakland City University paid a total of $1.9M to 34 employees working as instructors, which represents 15.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

70 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oakland City University were Lecturer with 10 employees, Professor with 9 employees, and Assistant professor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakland City University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 70 employees, Management with 23 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Lecturer
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oakland City University was Male Professor with 7 employees, Male Lecturer with 6 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 5 employees.

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