Oklahoma City University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2233 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #633 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #578 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #2 of 4 | In Oklahoma City |
| #720 of 1,041 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 23 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 1,514
- Graduates
- 1,452
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- okcu.edu
Oklahoma City University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Oklahoma City University has an acceptance rate of 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 73% | 80% |
| Applicants | 2,124 | 801 | 1,323 |
| Admissions | 1,636 | 581 | 1,055 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 335 | 106 | 229 |
571 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
248 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
110 or 33%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1260
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Oklahoma City University are 1050-1260 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
138 or 50%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Oklahoma City University are 21-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1636 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 374 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 304 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 248 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 186 (6%) |
| Asian | 107 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 30 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 24 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Oklahoma City University is $24,051 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 | $15,187 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,079 |
| $48-75K | $20,511 |
| $75-110K | $26,803 |
| $110K+ | $29,358 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,698 | $10,620 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,698 | $10,620 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,698 | $10,620 |
| Fee in-district | $4,950 | $2,970 |
| Fee in-state | $4,950 | $2,970 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,950 | $2,970 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,164 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,014 |
| Room charge | $5,056 |
| Meal charge | $5,958 |
Oklahoma City University majors
Oklahoma City University has granted 366 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 201 master's across 16 programs, and 195 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oklahoma City University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 134 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 95 | 3 | |
| Music Performance, General | 50 | 11 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | 47 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | 44 | |
| Dance, General | 44 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 30 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 27 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 27 | ||
| Acting | 22 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | 9 | |
| Nursing Administration | 13 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 7 | 4 | |
| Psychology, General | 11 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 11 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 9 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | ||
| General Studies | 7 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 6 | ||
| Finance, General | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Journalism | 5 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Conducting | 4 | ||
| Data Analytics, General | 4 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 4 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Corrections | 3 | ||
| Criminology | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music Management | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Sports Communication | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Financial Analytics | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 366 | 201 | 195 |
Oklahoma City University has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 61% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Oklahoma City University has published 3,492 scientific papers with 67,452 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Genetics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Surgery, Pathology, Psychology, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 17 | 192 |
| 1994 | 30 | 257 |
| 1995 | 50 | 297 |
| 1996 | 34 | 364 |
| 1997 | 36 | 402 |
| 1998 | 33 | 458 |
| 1999 | 33 | 494 |
| 2000 | 26 | 564 |
| 2001 | 25 | 587 |
| 2002 | 36 | 753 |
| 2003 | 34 | 851 |
| 2004 | 58 | 834 |
| 2005 | 70 | 955 |
| 2006 | 91 | 1184 |
| 2007 | 92 | 1447 |
| 2008 | 96 | 1563 |
| 2009 | 117 | 1795 |
| 2010 | 104 | 1968 |
| 2011 | 106 | 2319 |
| 2012 | 113 | 2361 |
| 2013 | 122 | 2485 |
| 2014 | 135 | 2731 |
| 2015 | 127 | 3093 |
| 2016 | 107 | 3045 |
| 2017 | 197 | 3234 |
| 2018 | 126 | 3343 |
| 2019 | 165 | 3309 |
| 2020 | 154 | 3867 |
| 2021 | 123 | 4033 |
| 2022 | 135 | 3966 |
| 2023 | 187 | 3979 |
| 2024 | 137 | 4023 |
| 2025 | 122 | 3917 |
Oklahoma City University alumni
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Kristin Chenoweth
- Occupations
- film actorvoice actorstage actoractorsinger
- Biography
-
Kristin Dawn Chenoweth is an American actress and singer, with credits in musical theatre, film, and television. In 1999, she won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance as Sally Brown in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown on Broadway. In 2003, Chenoweth was nominated for a second Tony Award for originating the role of Glinda in the musical Wicked. Her television roles include Annabeth Schott in NBC's The West Wing and Olive Snook on the comedy drama Pushing Daisies, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2009.
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Chris Harrison
- Occupations
- television presenterpresenter
- Biography
-
Christopher Bryan Harrison is an American television and game show host, best known for his role as the host of the ABC reality television dating show The Bachelor from 2002–2021. He also hosted its spin-offs The Bachelorette from 2003–2021, Bachelor Pad from 2010–2012, Bachelor in Paradise from 2014-21, the first season of Bachelor in Paradise: After Paradise in 2015, Bachelor Live in 2016, and The Bachelor Winter Games in 2018. He also served as the host of the syndicated version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire from 2015–2019.
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Lakshmi Manchu
- Occupations
- actortelevision actormodeltelevision producerfilm director
- Biography
-
Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna is an Indian actress, film producer, and television presenter who works in Telugu cinema and worked in American television. The daughter of senior actor Mohan Babu, Manchu holds a bachelor's degree in theatre from Oklahoma City University. She has garnered two Filmfare Awards South and two Nandi Awards.
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Cathy O'Donnell
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Cathy O'Donnell was an American actress who appeared in The Best Years of Our Lives, Ben-Hur, and films noir such as Detective Story and They Live by Night.
General info
| Alternative names | OCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1904 |
| Motto | Veritas Ecclesia Cognitio Truth, Church and Knowledge |
| Colors | white, blue |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May-July; July-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 558 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2501 N Blackwelder Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73106-1402 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 681,000 |
| Phone | 4052085000 |