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Oklahoma City 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
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,197
Religious affiliation Methodism
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 79%
Students retention rate 84%
On-time graduation rate 65%

Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University 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 79% indicates that Oklahoma City University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Oklahoma City 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Oklahoma City University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Oklahoma City University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , 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

79.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,744

Cost of attendance at Oklahoma City 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

$32,744

Cost of attendance at Oklahoma City 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, 98 of freshman students at Oklahoma City University received on average $19,858 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.

$19,858
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 82 25% $4,659 $382,008
Other Federal Grant 82 25% $5,143 $421,758
State Grant/Scholarships 35 11% $4,838 $169,330
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 315 98% $17,981 $5,664,076
Total Grant & Scholarships 315 98% $19,858 $6,255,164

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Oklahoma City 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 City University students is 65.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.4%.

65.0%

  • African American 80.0% 12 students
  • white 68.2% 148 students
  • hispanic 54.0% 20 students
  • International Students 33.3% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 70.4% 19 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Sooner Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Sooner Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Sooner Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

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)