Oakland City University
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Oakland City University, a private, Christ-centered institution in southwestern Indiana, is renowned as the nation's only university founded by the General Baptist Church, offering a highly affordable, exceptionally safe, and faith-integrated educational environment. Academically, the university is best known for its robust Chapman School of Business and its historic School of Education, both of which emphasize career-oriented, values-based preparation. The campus culture is defined by a tight-knit, supportive community where students actively engage in Mighty Oaks athletic programs and benefit from a personalized 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio that ensures individual mentorship.
Wikipedia:Oakland City University (OCU) was a private university affiliated with the General Baptist Church and located in Oakland City, Indiana, United States. It was the only General Baptist Church-affiliated college or university in the United States. Founded in 1885, it has slowly grown to a total enrollment of about 640.
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