Oklahoma Christian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4705 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1311 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1234 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #2 of 2 | In Edmond |
| #5721 of 6,270 | For History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 1,950
- Graduates
- 587
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- 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 96% and is among the 28% 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 | 96% | 97% | 96% |
| Applicants | 1,634 | 660 | 974 |
| Admissions | 1,569 | 638 | 931 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 352 | 184 | 168 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 1 | 4 |
759 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
560 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
89 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Oklahoma Christian University are 1020-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
259 or 73%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Oklahoma Christian University are 19-27 (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 | 1399 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 347 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 300 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 215 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 184 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 41 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Oklahoma Christian University is $20,237 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 | $18,127 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,090 |
| $48-75K | $18,113 |
| $75-110K | $23,525 |
| $110K+ | $26,747 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $24,550 | $11,250 |
| Tuition in-state | $24,550 | $11,250 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,550 | $11,250 |
| Fee in-district | $598 | |
| Fee in-state | $598 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $598 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,709 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,740 |
| Room charge | $4,400 |
| Meal charge | $4,340 |
Oklahoma Christian University majors
Oklahoma Christian University has granted 340 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs and 164 master's across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oklahoma Christian University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 49 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 7 | 20 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 27 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | 14 | |
| Computer Science | 14 | 11 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 23 | ||
| Finance, General | 7 | 15 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | 20 | |
| Management Science | 21 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | 7 | |
| Engineering, General | 20 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 15 | 3 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 16 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 7 | 5 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 9 | ||
| Child Development | 9 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Interior Design | 8 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 7 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 7 | ||
| Journalism | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Psychology, General | 6 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | ||
| Advertising | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | ||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 4 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 3 | ||
| Creative Writing | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 1 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 340 | 164 |
Oklahoma Christian University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 45% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 51% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Oklahoma Christian University has published 207 scientific papers with 1,765 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Environmental Science, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 6 |
| 1992 | 1 | 10 |
| 1993 | 2 | 4 |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 |
| 1995 | 1 | 15 |
| 1996 | 6 | 17 |
| 1997 | 2 | 11 |
| 1998 | 3 | 15 |
| 1999 | 2 | 30 |
| 2000 | 0 | 30 |
| 2001 | 0 | 33 |
| 2002 | 4 | 34 |
| 2003 | 2 | 45 |
| 2004 | 3 | 38 |
| 2005 | 2 | 37 |
| 2006 | 3 | 43 |
| 2007 | 6 | 46 |
| 2008 | 7 | 45 |
| 2009 | 8 | 36 |
| 2010 | 7 | 58 |
| 2011 | 5 | 58 |
| 2012 | 13 | 61 |
| 2013 | 6 | 87 |
| 2014 | 8 | 88 |
| 2015 | 5 | 84 |
| 2016 | 7 | 70 |
| 2017 | 7 | 70 |
| 2018 | 10 | 82 |
| 2019 | 6 | 73 |
| 2020 | 18 | 100 |
| 2021 | 13 | 128 |
| 2022 | 14 | 114 |
| 2023 | 11 | 128 |
Oklahoma Christian University alumni
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Jim Beaver
- Occupations
- writeractorfilm directorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
James Norman Beaver Jr. is an American actor, writer, and film historian. He is most familiar to worldwide audiences as 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, and Sheriff Shelby Parlow on the FX series Justified. His memoir Life's That Way was published in April 2009.
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Molefi Kete Asante
- Occupations
- university teacherwriterphilosopher
- Biography
-
Molefi Kete Asante is an American professor and philosopher. He is a leading figure 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 coachbasketball player
- 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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Dan Branch
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Dan H. Branch is an American politician who served as the Texas State Representative for the 108th district from 2003 to 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he represented part of Dallas. On July 25, 2013, Branch officially announced his candidacy for Texas Attorney General in the 2014 Republican primary election, in which he was defeated by Ken Paxton.
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 | 356 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2501 E Memorial Rd Edmond, Oklahoma, 73013 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 94,000 |
| Phone | 4054255000 |