Academics at Oakland City University

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Oakland City University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at Oakland City University is about average at 12 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. At Oakland City University, 19% of instructors are full time, close to the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors & Degrees

Students at Oakland City University can choose from 14 majors with reported graduates spanning 11 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Oakland City University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Oakland City University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Oakland City University:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Oakland City University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 85 undergraduates study at least partly online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (78% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Oakland City University.

Dig Deeper into Academics on Oakland City University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Oakland City University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Oakland City University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at Oakland City University — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Distance Learning at Oakland City University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Oakland City University — regional and program accreditation status