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- School Code: 182400
- Phone: (574) 631-5000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
54.75%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
20FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$17,041Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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History Degree
The history program at Oakland City University prepares students for careers in politics, publishing, journalism, media and writing, as well as business and commerce, public sector administration, and charity and voluntary sectors. The program focuses on general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing, and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Program courses include: historiography, historical research methods, studies of specific periods, issues and culture, and historic preservation. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer history degrees.
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Oakland City University (Notre Dame)
400 Main Building, Notre Dame, IN
Oakland City University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Oakland City, Indiana, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at Oakland City University.
Areas of study available at Oakland City University include:
- Computer And Information Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Agriculture Operations
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 18 to 23 on the ACT or 1240 to 1545 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for admission. This school has an acceptance rate of around 69% of which only 75% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is close to $18,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Oakland City University. The price of on-campus housing is around $2,900 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Oakland City University "Mighty Oaks" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
- Soccer (NCAA Division II)
Students may visit the Oakland City University website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.
Students Enrolled in the History Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Oakland City University offers a bachelor's degree program in history.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the History program at Oakland City University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Historians
Description
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, historians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.7% from 2014 to 2024
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Notre Dame accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Oakland City University may provide student services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Oakland City University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Division Ii Independents)
- Basketball (Division Ii Independents)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball