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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
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
65%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$54,655
Earnings 10 years on
$55,545 typical
77%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Oklahoma City University is a private, United Methodist-affiliated institution renowned for its powerhouse performing arts programs within the Wanda L. Bass School of Music and the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment, alongside strong offerings in nursing, business, and law. Widely celebrated as a premier pipeline to Broadway and the national entertainment industry, OCU pairs rigorous pre-professional training with small class sizes and personalized faculty mentorship. Situated in Oklahoma City’s vibrant Uptown district, campus life offers a close-knit, creative community enriched by competitive NAIA athletics and immediate access to the capital city's professional and cultural opportunities.

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
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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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.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
$0–30k
$15,187
$30–48k
$18,079
$48–75k
$20,511
$75–110k
$26,803
$110k+
$29,358
Grants from the school
99% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $21,180
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
65%
Within 4 yrs
57%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
9%
Pell students: 58.8% · others: 66.7% 
8 yrs after starting
67% graduated · 20% transferred · 13% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
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
Admit rate
77%
Test policy
Test optional
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
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 72.5% · women 79.7% 
Yield: 20.5% of admitted students enroll 

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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%
Where first-years come from
In state (OK)
43.0%
Out of state
54.0%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: TX 76 · MO 10 · DC 9 · CO 8 · FL 8

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
  • 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
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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