Hello and Welcome to Oakland City University – Office of Admissions – homepage! I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for exploring your options at OCU.

Oakland City University is proud to serve Southwestern Indiana as a private, Christian University offering numerous undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students from around the United States and the world choose to study at OCU for many reasons including: small class sizes, personal attention, and various student organizations. At anytime, please feel free to contact our office to schedule an individual campus tour. We look forward to seeing you soon.


Kim Heldt
Director of Admissions

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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.

Campus Map

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.


Quick Facts
  • 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 is a Christian faith-based learning community dedicated to the enhancement of intellectual, spiritual, physical and social development for 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!

 


Important Documents (PDF):

Class Schedules

Dates to Remember

Undergraduate Catalog

Graduate Catalog



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Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve