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Oklahoma Christian University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,709
Religious affiliation Churches of Christ
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 96%
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Christian is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that Oklahoma Christian is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Oklahoma Christian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Oklahoma Christian boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,090

Cost of attendance at Oklahoma Christian University in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $7,578
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,090

Cost of attendance at Oklahoma Christian University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $16,350
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Oklahoma Christian University received on average $17,019 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$17,019
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 92 27% $4,969 $457,123
Other Federal Grant 106 31% $6,197 $656,908
State Grant/Scholarships 49 14% $4,500 $220,502
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 338 99% $14,474 $4,892,105
Total Grant & Scholarships 339 100% $17,019 $5,769,515

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Oklahoma Christian University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Oklahoma Christian University students is 56.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.8%.

56.5%

  • asian 37.5% 3 students
  • African American 50.0% 12 students
  • white 58.6% 201 students
  • hispanic 51.8% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 16 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Lone Star Conference
  • Basketball Lone Star Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Lone Star Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Oklahoma Christian University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Oklahoma Christian University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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