Oakland City University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Oakland City University is a private nonprofit institution located in Oakland City, Indiana with approximately 470 undergraduate students enrolled. Oakland City University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,820 per year. The graduation rate is 70%, and the typical graduate earns $37,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Oakland City University (OCU) is a private university affiliated with the General Baptist Church and located in Oakland City, Indiana, United States. It is the only General Baptist Church-affiliated college or university in the United States. Founded in 1885, it has slowly grown to a total enrollment of about 655.
The numbers tell a reasonably encouraging story here — with a median debt of just $12,174 at graduation and a net price of $12,820/year, this small General Baptist-affiliated school is genuinely affordable, and a 70% graduation rate is solid for an institution of this size. That said, median earnings of $37,200 a decade after enrollment are modest, so students should think carefully about their chosen field and whether the degree will deliver a real financial return. Worth considering if you want a tight-knit, faith-centered community in rural Indiana and can keep borrowing low — but go in with clear career intentions.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
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