- Acceptance rate: 83% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $12,268 a year (2022–23)
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Oakland City University reported an acceptance rate of 83% for fall 2024.
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Oakland City University GPA requirements
Oakland City University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Oakland City University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Oakland City University acceptance rate
Oakland City University admitted 453 of 549 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 83%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Oakland City University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Oakland City, Indiana, with 505 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Oakland City University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Oakland City University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Oakland City University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $12,268 a year at Oakland City University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Oakland City University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Oakland City University admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Oakland City University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Oakland City University admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Oakland City University?
A lot: Oakland City University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Oakland City University?
Oakland City University's acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 453 of 549 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Oakland City University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Oakland City University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Oakland City University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA does Oakland City University look for?
Oakland City University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Oakland City University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Oakland City University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Oakland City University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Oakland City University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Oakland City University if a parent went there?
No. Oakland City University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Oakland City University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $12,268 a year at Oakland City University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Oakland City UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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