Oakland City University

Please browse the links at the left to find out more about us.
To contact the Office of Admissions please call 800.737.5125

Registration:
If you are a new student and wish to enroll for the Fall 2008 Semester, you will need to register during Summer Spree. Please visit Admissions Events to find out more.

2008 Open House Dates
Thursday, April 10th at 10 am

(Saturday, February 16th is a special Open House. Everyone who attends will receive free admission to the Mighty Oaks Men's Basketball game at 3 p.m.)

If you would like to make a reservation for on of the above open house dates please contact the Office of Admissions at 812.749.5125 or ocuadmit@oak.edu

Maps and Directions

Oakland City University's Main Campus is located in the rolling hills of Southern Indiana. within close driving distance of several metropolitan areas including: Evansville (30 minutes), St. Louis (182 miles), Louisville (100 miles), Nashville (162 miles), Cape Girardeau (177 miles), Cincinnati (213 miles), and Jonesboro (296 miles). The campus is ideally situated in the rural community of Oakland City, with a population of 3,000, just 14 miles North of I64 on Indiana Highway 57.
From the East:
Take I-64 west towards St Louis. Take IN-57 north at exit 29B towards Petersburg. Turn right onto IN-64 at stop light (sign posted Oakland City). Turn left at flashing yellow light onto Franklin St. University 1 mile down Franklin St.
From the West:
Take I-64 east towards Louisville. Take IN-57 north at exit 29B towards Petersburg. Turn right onto IN-64 at stop light (sign posted Oakland City). Turn left at flashing yellow light onto Franklin St. University 1 mile down Franklin St.
From the North:
Take US-41 South. Take IN-64 east towards Princeton. Continue through Princeton and into Oakland City (15 miles). Turn left at Flashing yellow light onto Franklin St. University 1 mile down Franklin St.
From the South:
Take US-41 (Pennyrile Parkway) north. Take I-164 east towards I-64. Merge onto IN-57. Turn right onto IN-64 at stop light (sign posted Oakland City). Turn left at flashing yellow light onto Franklin St. University 1 mile down Franklin St.
From Indianapolis:
Take I-70 west. Take US-231 south at exit 41. Follow signs to remain on US-231. Merge onto IN 57 south. Turn left onto IN-64 at stop light (sign posted Oakland City). Turn left at flashing yellow light onto Franklin St. University 1 mile down Franklin St.

Bedford Center
Bedford Center is located in the historic Indiana Limestone Building on the north side of Bedford. From the intersection of State Road 37 and State Road 58, go two miles east to I Street, then north one block. Classrooms are comfortable and well equipped. Parking is plentiful.

Founded: 1885
Enrollment: 648 Main Campus, 1539 Total
President: Dr. Ray Barber
Location of Main Campus: Oakland City, Indiana
Location of Branch Campuses: Bedford, IN; Evansville, IN; Rockport, IN; and Indianapolis, IN
Affiliation: General Baptist
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14/1
Degrees Offered: Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Accredited by: The Higher Learning Commission, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, The Association of Theological Schools, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
Size of Campus: 34 Acres
Athletics: NCAA Division II and NCCAA

Mission Statement

Oakland City University in Oakland City, Indiana is a learning community dedicated to :

academic excellence, technical preparation, and life-long learning;
the preparation for gainful employment through academic excellence;
the promotion of Christian ethical and moral values;
the enhancement of each person's intellectual. spiritual and social development;
and
community service through positive leadership.

Oakland City University was formed in 1885 out of the persistent effort of a committed group of General Baptist pioneers. These founders set out to see that the gospel of Jesus Christ was proclaimed through education. Our founders would be pleased to know that the cause for which they struggled and sacrificed is still alive and well today.

While Oakland City University is conscious of the call of God, honoring our ties to the General Baptist denomination, and mindful of the church universal, we welcome all people from all faiths to realize their educational dream. Oakland City University stands for academic excellence in a warm, Christian environment.

Oakland City University's motto is "ENTER TO LEARN-GO FORTH TO SERVE." Not only do we stand proudly on the meaning of that phrase as individuals, but we go forth as a university to provide the highest quality Christian education!