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Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK · City · 1,514 students
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$22,857
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
65%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$54,655
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
77%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in the heart of a vibrant metropolitan area, Oklahoma City University (OCU) is a private institution nationally renowned for its powerhouse performing arts programs, particularly within the prestigious Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment and the Wanda L. Bass School of Music. Beyond the stage, OCU offers highly regarded professional preparation through the Kramer School of Nursing and the Meinders School of Business, where a low 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures highly personalized mentorship. The campus culture is tight-knit and collaborative, offering students an active student experience with over 80 organizations, Greek life, and NAIA athletics, all situated steps away from the trendy Uptown 23rd District. What truly sets OCU apart is its legendary reputation as a premier pipeline to Broadway—boasting illustrious alumni like Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli O'Hara—combined with a stellar post-graduation employment rate that consistently prepares students for immediate career success.

Wikipedia:Oklahoma City University (OCU) is a private university with historic and ongoing affiliations to the United Methodist Church and located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.

Location
Oklahoma City, OK, 73106-1402 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
182 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$35,648
Housing & food (on campus)$11,664
Books & supplies$2,250
Cost of attendance$47,247
Average net price$22,857
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$35,648
Housing & food (on campus)$11,664
Books & supplies$2,250
Cost of attendance$47,247
Average net price$22,857
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,187
$30–48k
$18,079
$48–75k
$20,511
$75–110k
$26,803
$110k+
$29,358
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
65%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
57%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
9%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
67% graduated · 20% transferred · 13% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$42,312
10 yrs after entry$54,655
Debt
Median at graduation$20,835
Monthly payment$221
Middle 50% owe$8.4k–$27k
90th percentile$34,625
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
77%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1177
R 540–650 · M 510–610
ACT midpoint
25
Comp 21–27 · E 18–25 · M 21–29
SAT middle 50%: 1050–1260
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Student Body
Gender
Men 34%Women 66%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
27%
Family income
$65,071
Independent
31%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
61%
Hispanic
13%
Black
6%
Asian
3%
Two or more
9%
Non-resident
5%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's · Co-ed
  • Rowing
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$42,312
After 10 yrs
$54,655
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing102
Music50
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft38
Dance27
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas17
Business Administration, Management and Operations12
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness11
Biology, General10
Computer and Information Sciences, General9
Psychology, General9
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities8
Political Science and Government7
Marketing7
Journalism6
Religion/Religious Studies5
Accounting and Related Services5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$181M
Full-time faculty
58%
Faculty salary
$7,805/mo
Teaching spend
$15,051
per student
Federal loans
45%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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