Oakland City University was established in 1885 by General Samuel C. Williams, who wanted to create a school that would provide a quality education to students of all backgrounds. Located in Oakland City, Indiana, the school began with just four faculty members and seven students. Through the years, the school has grown to include over 3,000 students and more than 100 faculty members.

The university has always focused on providing an affordable education to its students while also emphasizing academic excellence. Over the years, it has offered an array of degree programs in fields such as business, education, engineering and nursing. It also offers several graduate degree programs in areas such as counseling psychology and organizational leadership. Check searchforpublicschools for a list of public schools in Hawaii by county.

In addition to its academic offerings, Oakland City University is committed to preparing its students for life after college through various student activities and organizations. These include student government associations, honor societies and intramural sports teams that allow students to explore their interests outside of academics. The university also provides opportunities for community service through various volunteer initiatives both on campus and off campus. In recent years, the university has become increasingly active in international outreach programs that offer study abroad opportunities for its students.

Oakland City University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Oakland City University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Oakland City University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

Oakland City University is an open admissions university, meaning that all students who meet the minimum requirements are accepted. The school has an acceptance rate of 98%. This means that almost all applicants are accepted into the university. The average GPA for incoming freshmen is 3.4, and the average SAT score is 1050. The student-faculty ratio is 18:1, meaning that there are 18 students per faculty member. In addition, more than 80% of classes have fewer than 30 students, providing a more personalized learning experience. The student body consists of over 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students from across the United States and around the world. Oakland City University offers a wide range of academic programs in various fields such as business, education, engineering, health sciences, and more. Students can also choose to pursue a degree in one of OCU’s many online programs or through their hybrid program which combines both online and on-campus instruction. Additionally, Oakland City University offers numerous extracurricular activities including clubs and organizations related to music, art, sports, community service activities and more.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	65%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	65%

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	742
Female applicants	315
Male applicants	427
Applicants accepted	484
Female applicants accepted	168
Male applicants accepted	316
Freshman enrollment	286
Female freshman enrollment	129
Male freshman enrollment	157
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	No
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School Rank

Freshman students submitting high school class standing

62%

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	N/A
Average high school GPA	N/A
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
GPA breakdown	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	62%
SAT Critical Reading average score	N/A
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	405-510
SAT Critical Reading score breakdown	N/A
SAT Math average score	N/A
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:	430-540
SAT Math score breakdown	N/A
SAT Writing average score	N/A
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	370-510
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	42%
Average ACT Composite score	N/A
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	19-23
ACT Composite score breakdown	N/A
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	16-22
ACT English score breakdown	N/A
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	16-23
ACT Math score breakdown	N/A