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Oakland City University
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Oakland City University
Websiteurl
oak.edu
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1885
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
251–500
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersOakland City, United States
HQ citystring
Oakland City
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
higher education, Christian university, undergraduate programs, graduate degrees, theological seminary
Industry4 codes
1Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities
CodeEDAHABAJPrimaryYes
2Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical)
CodeEDAHAKAMPrimaryNo
3Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges
CodeEDAHACAFPrimaryNo
4Campus Spiritual & Religious Life
CodeEDALAHAIPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools6113
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools611310
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Educational Services8200
Product category
Higher Education
GTM motion3 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model5 records
1Undergraduate Tuition
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Main campus undergraduate tuition of $27,900 annually (12-18 hours per semester) forms the primary revenue stream. Students pay for instruction and academic programs.

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2Graduate Tuition
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Graduate programs generate revenue through per-program tuition rates for MBA, MSSM, education degrees, and seminary programs.

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3Room and Board
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

On-campus housing and dining services provide recurring revenue. Room and board ranges from $10,900 to $13,100 annually depending on residence hall and room type. Unlimited dining meal plan included with $50 flex points and 15 exchange meals per semester.

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4Foundation Grants and Donations
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

University receives grants from foundations such as the $50,000 Welborn Baptist Foundation grant for residence hall amenities. Must raise matching amounts for certain grants.

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5Federal Financial Aid Administration
TypeManaged Services
Description

Receives and administers Title IV federal student aid including CARES Act and HEERF funds. Distributes emergency financial aid grants to qualifying students.

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Marketing channels8 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain
Pricing details5 tiers
1Main Campus Undergraduate Annual Tuition
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

$27,900 annually for 12-18 hours per semester. Additional fees may apply for specific programs. Students receiving university funding must comply with housing policy.

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2Room and Board - Dearing/Brokaw
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

$10,900 annually (standard room). Private room option available for $13,100.

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3Room and Board - Cox/Williams Suite & New Hall Pod Suite
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

$11,600 annually for suite and pod suite options.

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4Board Only
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

$7,100 annually for students opting out of housing.

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5Senior Citizen Rate
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadencePer course
Notes

$25 registration fee per course for students 62+. Additional course fees and instructional fees waived. One course permitted per semester.

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GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Oakland City University delivers faith-based higher education through undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across four academic schools: Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Chapman Seminary. The university offers 17 majors with 50+ concentrations, NAIA athletics, on-campus housing and dining, and student support services including career counseling, mentorship, and international student services, delivered on a 34-acre Indiana campus.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 4 values shown
  • 78% retention rate for first-time full-time students; 65% graduation rate; 88% student athlete success rate
+3 more records
Product overview1 text field

Oakland City University is a faith-based Christian university offering a comprehensive educational portfolio across four academic divisions: the School of Arts & Sciences (17 undergraduate majors including Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Computer Science, Psychology), School of Business (accredited by IACBE), School of Education (state and nationally accredited by AAQEP), and Chapman Seminary (accredited by ATS). The university delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs to traditional, adult, and professional students through on-campus, online, and correspondence modalities. Supporting the academic mission are student life services (housing, dining, counseling, career services), 17 NAIA athletics programs (Mighty Oaks), and specialized international student support.

Product and service8 records
1Undergraduate Programs
CategoryDegree Programs
2Graduate Programs
CategoryDegree Programs
3Chapman Seminary Programs
CategoryDegree Programs
4Adult & Professional Studies
CategoryDegree Programs
5Athletics (Mighty Oaks)
CategoryExtracurricular Programs
6Student Life Services
CategorySupport Services
7International Student Programs
CategorySupport Services
8Success Communities
CategorySupport Services
Scale indicator12 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership7 partners
1Money Magazine
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthersAnnounced on2026-02-09
Description

OCU VP discussed university distinction from Money magazine regarding social mobility ranking in the Midwest.

2Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Formal articulation agreements facilitating transfer of credits in Criminal Justice and Early Childhood programs between institutions. Agreements designed to save students time, money, and reduce transfer confusion.

3Vincennes University
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Formal articulation agreements facilitating transfer of credits in Applied Management, Operations Management, and Psychology programs. Partnership advances education and knowledge transfer between institutions.

4National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

School of Education has partnered with NIET to provide teacher candidates in initial programs with models and tools focused on effective teaching practices.

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5Act Six
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Partnership program supporting first-generation college students through the Center for Calling and Career, promoting upward social mobility.

6NAIA River States Conference
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Athletic conference membership providing competitive NAIA sports opportunities. University aims to be in top 15% of conference rankings both athletically and academically.

7SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentration in Human Resource Management program is fully aligned with SHRM HR curriculum guidelines.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat5 records

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Type, Details

Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers6 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment7 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile5 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature4 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles16 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries1 record

Each record includes

Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

Compliance8 records

Each record includes

Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors1 record

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Oakland City University

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Oakland City University firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Oakland City University
Legal name
Oakland City University
Website
https://oak.edu
Company type
Private
Founded year
1885
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
251–500 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Oakland City University industry classification

Industry
Product category
Higher Education
NAICS
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry
Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)
akta.pro secondary industries
Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

  • Higher education
  • Christian university
  • Undergraduate programs
  • Graduate degrees
  • Theological seminary

Where Oakland City University is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Oakland City
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Oakland City University business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

  1. Undergraduate Tuition: Main campus undergraduate tuition of $27,900 annually (12-18 hours per semester) forms the primary revenue stream. Students pay for instruction and academic programs.
  2. Graduate Tuition: Graduate programs generate revenue through per-program tuition rates for MBA, MSSM, education degrees, and seminary programs.
  3. Room and Board: On-campus housing and dining services provide recurring revenue. Room and board ranges from $10,900 to $13,100 annually depending on residence hall and room type. Unlimited dining meal plan included with $50 flex points and 15 exchange meals per semester.
  4. Foundation Grants and Donations: University receives grants from foundations such as the $50,000 Welborn Baptist Foundation grant for residence hall amenities. Must raise matching amounts for certain grants.
  5. Federal Financial Aid Administration: Receives and administers Title IV federal student aid including CARES Act and HEERF funds. Distributes emergency financial aid grants to qualifying students.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionAnnualMain Campus Undergraduate Annual Tuition
Unit PricingAnnualRoom and Board - Dearing/Brokaw
Unit PricingAnnualRoom and Board - Cox/Williams Suite & New Hall Pod Suite
Unit PricingAnnualBoard Only
SubscriptionPer courseSenior Citizen Rate

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Oakland City University product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Oakland City University delivers faith-based higher education through undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across four academic schools: Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Chapman Seminary. The university offers 17 majors with 50+ concentrations, NAIA athletics, on-campus housing and dining, and student support services including career counseling, mentorship, and international student services, delivered on a 34-acre Indiana campus.

Product overview

Oakland City University is a faith-based Christian university offering a comprehensive educational portfolio across four academic divisions: the School of Arts & Sciences (17 undergraduate majors including Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Computer Science, Psychology), School of Business (accredited by IACBE), School of Education (state and nationally accredited by AAQEP), and Chapman Seminary (accredited by ATS). The university delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs to traditional, adult, and professional students through on-campus, online, and correspondence modalities. Supporting the academic mission are student life services (housing, dining, counseling, career services), 17 NAIA athletics programs (Mighty Oaks), and specialized international student support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Undergraduate Programs
  • Graduate Programs
  • Chapman Seminary Programs
  • Adult & Professional Studies
  • Athletics (Mighty Oaks)
  • Student Life Services
  • International Student Programs
  • Success Communities

Quantifiable outcome

  • 78% retention rate for first-time full-time students; 65% graduation rate; 88% student athlete success rate
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use Oakland City University

Customer profile

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Oakland City University technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Oakland City University partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

  • Money MagazineminorOthers · 9 February 2026OCU VP discussed university distinction from Money magazine regarding social mobility ranking in the Midwest.
  • Ivy Tech Community College of IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal articulation agreements facilitating transfer of credits in Criminal Justice and Early Childhood programs between institutions. Agreements designed to save students time, money, and reduce transfer confusion.
  • Vincennes UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal articulation agreements facilitating transfer of credits in Applied Management, Operations Management, and Psychology programs. Partnership advances education and knowledge transfer between institutions.
  • National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool of Education has partnered with NIET to provide teacher candidates in initial programs with models and tools focused on effective teaching practices.
  • Act SixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership program supporting first-generation college students through the Center for Calling and Career, promoting upward social mobility.
  • NAIA River States ConferencecoreOthersAthletic conference membership providing competitive NAIA sports opportunities. University aims to be in top 15% of conference rankings both athletically and academically.
  • SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentration in Human Resource Management program is fully aligned with SHRM HR curriculum guidelines.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Oakland City University competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Oakland City University social profiles

Digital presence

Oakland City University compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance8 records

Oakland City University financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Oakland City University leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Oakland City University subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

Oakland City University funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Oakland City University M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Oakland City University

What does Oakland City University do?

Oakland City University delivers faith-based higher education through undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across four academic schools: Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Chapman Seminary. The university offers 17 majors with 50+ concentrations, NAIA athletics, on-campus housing and dining, and student support services including career counseling, mentorship, and international student services, delivered on a 34-acre Indiana campus.

Is Oakland City University a public or private company?

Oakland City University is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Oakland City University founded?

Oakland City University was founded in 1885. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is Oakland City University based?

Oakland City University is headquartered in Oakland City, United States, in the North America region.

How does Oakland City University make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Undergraduate Tuition is the primary driver. The others are graduate Tuition, room and Board, foundation Grants and Donations and federal Financial Aid Administration.

Does Oakland City University have an API?

No public API is recorded for Oakland City University.

What industry is Oakland City University in?

Oakland City University's product category is Higher Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAHABAJ, Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities, with a secondary code of EDAHAKAM, Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical). Its NAICS code is 6113 and its SIC code is 8200.

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YahooOakland City University resigns accreditationOakland City University announced it has resigned its accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission, effective June 30, 2027. The college has established teach-out agreements with USI and Webster University in St. Louis, and credits earned prior to the date remain accredited.Inside Indiana BusinessOakland City University says it will pay employees Friday, following lawsuitsOakland City University announced it will pay its employees on Friday following lawsuits filed against it. The article mentions legal and financial issues impacting the university's operations.Inside Indiana BusinessOakland City University to suspend undergraduate programs, conduct layoffs - Inside INdiana BusinessOakland City University announced it will suspend undergraduate programs for at least the upcoming academic year and conduct layoffs effective May 31. The university did not disclose the number of affected employees, citing financial challenges. Graduate programs will remain open, with undergraduate operations planned to resume in 2027-2028.Inside Indiana BusinessOakland City University not closing, spokesperson says - Inside INdiana BusinessOakland City University said a strategic partnership with WEHT-TV Channel 25 will allow it to continue operating, with classes resuming this fall. The university did not name the partner, and it had previously filed a WARN notice for a mass layoff, though that was precautionary. Paychecks have been delayed due to a bank transfer issue.Inside Indiana BusinessOakland City University gets boost for new residence hall – Inside INdiana BusinessOakland City University received a $50,000 grant from the Welborn Baptist Foundation to fund Bible study-themed amenities in its new 150-bed residence hall. The university is required to raise a matching amount of $25,000 to complete the funding requirement for the Christ-Centered Living grant. Construction on the $10.1 million facility began last year and is scheduled for completion in August ahead of the fall semester.PR NewswireNECA Launches Educational Advancement Research Network (EARN)The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has launched the Educational Advancement Research Network (EARN), an online education platform connecting electrical construction industry workers with accredited colleges and universities for degree and certificate programs. The program offers 17 certificate programs initially through partnerships with Brandman University, Louisiana State University Online, and Oakland City University, covering areas such as project management, business administration, marketing, accounting, and human resources. NECA CEO David Long stated the initiative aims to provide thousands of electrical contracting employees across the country with opportunities to advance their careers on their own timeline.PR NewswireOakland City University accepting ITT transfer creditsOakland City University has announced that it will accept transfer credits from ITT Technical Institute, which is permanently closing its campuses and leaving around 35,000 students without options for degree completion. The programs available to ITT students at Oakland City University include degrees in various fields, with an emphasis on affordability and convenience. In a related move, Emerge Education, LLC. offers support to both institutions and students during this transition.