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Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK · City · 1,514 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in the heart of a vibrant metropolitan area, Oklahoma City University (OCU) is a private institution nationally renowned for its powerhouse performing arts programs, particularly within the prestigious Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment and the Wanda L. Bass School of Music. Beyond the stage, OCU offers highly regarded professional preparation through the Kramer School of Nursing and the Meinders School of Business, where a low 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures highly personalized mentorship. The campus culture is tight-knit and collaborative, offering students an active student experience with over 80 organizations, Greek life, and NAIA athletics, all situated steps away from the trendy Uptown 23rd District. What truly sets OCU apart is its legendary reputation as a premier pipeline to Broadway—boasting illustrious alumni like Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli O'Hara—combined with a stellar post-graduation employment rate that consistently prepares students for immediate career success.


Wikipedia:Oklahoma City University (OCU) is a private university historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church and located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.

Location
Oklahoma City, OK, 73106-1402 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
182 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$47,247
Avg net price
$22,857
Room & board
$11,664
Tuition
$35,648
Books & supplies
$2,250/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,187
$30–48k
$18,079
$48–75k
$20,511
$75–110k
$26,803
$110k+
$29,358
Admissions
Admit rate
77%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1177
Reading 540650
Math 510610
ACT midpoint
25
Composite 2127
English 1825
Math 2129
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Oklahoma City University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
65%
4-yr on-time completion
57%
1st-yr retention
84%
Transfer-out rate
9%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
67%
Transferred
20%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
13%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,312
Median earnings (10yr)
$54,655
Median debt
$20,835
Monthly loan payment
$221
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,354$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,625
Student Body
Men 34%Women 66%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
24%
First-generation
27%
Median family income
$65,071
Independent students
31%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
61%
Hispanic
13%
Black
6%
Asian
3%
Two or more
9%
Non-resident
5%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,312
10 years after entry
$54,655
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing102
Music50
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft38
Dance27
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas17
Business Administration, Management and Operations12
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness11
Biology, General10
Computer and Information Sciences, General9
Psychology, General9
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities8
Political Science and Government7
Marketing7
Journalism6
Religion/Religious Studies5
Accounting and Related Services5
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Institutional
Endowment
$181M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
58%
Avg faculty salary
$7,805/mo
Instructional spend/student
$15,051
Federal loan rate
45%

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