Oklahoma Christian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5056 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1419 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1340 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #2 of 2 | In Edmond |
| #5731 of 6,018 | For Biochemistry |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 2,098
- Graduates
- 753
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.oc.edu
Oklahoma Christian University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Oklahoma Christian University has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the 27% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 99% | 96% |
| Applicants | 1,186 | 544 | 632 |
| Admissions | 1,145 | 536 | 609 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 401 | 217 | 184 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 2 | 10 |
916 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
903 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
78 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1270
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Oklahoma Christian University are 1010-1270 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
245 or 59%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Oklahoma Christian University are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1655 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 366 (13%) |
| Asian | 276 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 264 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 198 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 30 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Oklahoma Christian University is $22,391 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,818 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,908 |
| $48-75K | $18,849 |
| $75-110K | $23,184 |
| $110K+ | $27,472 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,800 | $10,620 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,800 | $10,620 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,800 | $10,620 |
| Fee in-district | $1,380 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,380 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,380 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,709 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,120 |
| Room charge | $4,600 |
| Meal charge | $4,520 |
Oklahoma Christian University majors
Oklahoma Christian University has granted 366 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs and 350 master's across 18 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oklahoma Christian University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 130 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | 117 | |
| Engineering, General | 87 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 52 | 32 | |
| Management Science | 41 | ||
| Computer Science | 19 | 17 | |
| Education, General | 23 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 16 | ||
| Finance, General | 7 | 9 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 16 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 15 | ||
| Child Development | 14 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 11 | 2 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | 5 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 10 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 1 | 8 | |
| Accounting | 4 | 4 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 7 | ||
| Interior Design | 6 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 5 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 4 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 4 | ||
| Advertising | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 3 | ||
| Psychology, General | 3 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 52 | 366 | 350 |
Oklahoma Christian University has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 47% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 54% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Oklahoma Christian University has published 258 scientific papers with 2,487 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Chemistry, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 4 |
| 1994 | 1 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 | 18 |
| 1996 | 6 | 19 |
| 1997 | 2 | 11 |
| 1998 | 3 | 19 |
| 1999 | 2 | 33 |
| 2000 | 0 | 32 |
| 2001 | 0 | 38 |
| 2002 | 5 | 42 |
| 2003 | 2 | 47 |
| 2004 | 4 | 39 |
| 2005 | 1 | 48 |
| 2006 | 5 | 47 |
| 2007 | 6 | 55 |
| 2008 | 7 | 56 |
| 2009 | 7 | 61 |
| 2010 | 8 | 63 |
| 2011 | 3 | 75 |
| 2012 | 17 | 82 |
| 2013 | 4 | 102 |
| 2014 | 10 | 100 |
| 2015 | 5 | 94 |
| 2016 | 6 | 76 |
| 2017 | 7 | 85 |
| 2018 | 12 | 96 |
| 2019 | 8 | 108 |
| 2020 | 24 | 131 |
| 2021 | 13 | 158 |
| 2022 | 15 | 160 |
| 2023 | 11 | 186 |
| 2024 | 13 | 181 |
| 2025 | 26 | 163 |
Oklahoma Christian University alumni
-
Jim Beaver
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm directoractorwriterfilm producer
- Biography
-
James Norman Beaver Jr. is an American actor, writer, and film historian. He portrayed Bobby Singer in Supernatural. He also played Whitney Ellsworth on the HBO Western drama series Deadwood, which brought him acclaim and a Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination for Ensemble Acting, Sheriff Shelby Parlow on the FX series Justified, and Robert "Dakota Bob" Singer on the Amazon Prime Video series The Boys. His memoir Life's That Way was published in April 2009.
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Molefi Kete Asante
- Occupations
- university teacherphilosopherwriter
- Biography
-
Molefi Kete Asante is an American philosopher who is involved in the fields of African-American studies, African studies, and communication studies. He is currently a professor in the Department of Africology at Temple University, where he founded the PhD program in African-American Studies. He is president of the Molefi Kete Asante Institute for Afrocentric Studies.
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Sherri Coale
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Sherri Kay Coale is a retired college basketball coach. She was the head coach of the University of Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team for 25 years, from 1996 to 2021. Coale was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.
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George S. Benson
- Occupations
- missionary
- Biography
-
George Stuart Benson was an American missionary, college administrator, and conservative political activist. After fleeing communist uprisings in China as a missionary, Benson became an anticommunist and conservative activist, taking stances against the New Deal, and later, racial integration. Benson served for many years as the president of Harding College, and oversaw a large propaganda network through his National Education Program, which sponsored short cartoons, "Freedom Forums" (gatherings of business people to promote the American way), and lecture tours for Benson.
General info
| Alternative names | Oklahoma Christian OCU Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts OC OCUSA Oklahoma Christian College OCC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1950 |
| Motto | Transform lives for faith, scholarship and service |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 399 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2501 E Memorial Rd Edmond, Oklahoma, 73013 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 94,000 |
| Phone | 4054255000 |