Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $42,441. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $27,900 |
| Housing & meals | $10,610 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Personal & travel | $3,705 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,274 |
| Total cost of attendance | $42,441 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Oakland City University net price compared with other Indiana colleges
Oakland City University has the 16th-lowest average net price of 45 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | $13,171 | 36% | $45,872 |
| 13 | Goshen College | $14,493 | 65% | $51,943 |
| 14 | Purdue University | $14,600 | 83% | $72,424 |
| 15 | Ball State University | $14,940 | 62% | $51,833 |
| 16 | Oakland City University | $15,210 | 66% | $43,283 |
| 17 | Indiana University-Bloomington | $16,264 | 80% | $63,742 |
| 18 | University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | $18,196 | 55% | $55,362 |
| 19 | University of Evansville | $18,499 | 64% | $53,770 |
| 20 | Valparaiso University | $18,578 | 70% | $63,191 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Indiana colleges →
Why Oakland City University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland City University | 83% | $15,210 | 66% | $43,283 | This school |
| Goshen College | 84% | $14,493 | 65% | $51,943 | |
| Hanover College | 84% | $21,829 | 67% | $53,957 | |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary | 82% | $19,932 | 69% | $45,411 | |
| Huntington University | 76% | $19,310 | 64% | $46,672 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Oakland City University would cost you $717 more per year than Goshen College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Oakland City University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$10,990).
- Goshen College gives aided families $6,725 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Indiana resident | Oakland City University | Goshen College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $27,900 | $38,890 | −$10,990 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | $1,350 | +$150 |
| Housing & meals | $10,610 | $11,320 | −$710 |
| Personal & travel | $3,705 | $2,800 | +$905 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,274 | −$5,911 | +$4,637 |
| Sticker price | $42,441 | $48,449 | −$6,008 |
| Average grants | −$27,231 | −$33,956 | +$6,725 |
| You pay | $15,210 | $14,493 | +$717 |
“+” means Oakland City University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Oakland City University cost questions
How much is tuition at Oakland City University?
Tuition and fees are $27,900 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Oakland City University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $42,441 a year.
What do families actually pay at Oakland City University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $15,210 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $13,980; $48–75k pay $13,637; $110k+ pay $18,550.
How much debt do Oakland City University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,174, and 8.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Oakland City University overview