Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Oakland City University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$28K
+
Room
$12K
+
Books
$1,000
=
Sticker Price
$42,441
$28K+$12K+$1,000=$42,441
Your Family Income
Sticker
$42,441
−
Your Aid
$31,543
=
Net Price
$10,898
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Oakland City University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$42,441
Tuition and Fees
$27,900
Room and Board
$11,600
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$27,231
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$15,210
Oakland City University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$9,787
$30–48k
$9,218
$48–75k
$10,898
$75–110k
$22,171
$110k+
$16,881
Understanding Your Aid Package
Oakland City University has a sticker price of $42,441 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $42,441/year
Average aid: $27,231 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$10,898/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$9,787/year
32% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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32%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
44%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$16,758
Range (25th–75th)$5,500 – $25,250
Median Parent PLUS Loans$10,197
Debt Manageability
0.39x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,283
vs $50,417 peer avg
Earnings Growth
+0%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-6,724
29th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$25,495
25th %ile
$60,601
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland City University Cost & Financial Aid
Oakland City University's published tuition is $39,307 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $10,898—a difference of $28,409.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $9,787 at Oakland City University. 32% of students receive Pell Grants.
Oakland City University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Oakland graduates is $16,758, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $178 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $16,881 at Oakland—still $22,426 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
