Oklahoma City University: Review & Facts

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Oklahoma City University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,550 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1904 and is one of the 11 schools located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Oklahoma City University will give you the opportunity to get a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
66
Oklahoma City University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 66 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Law, Management, Business, and Music. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Oklahoma City University is fair at 77% (well above Oklahoma average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The graduation rate at Oklahoma City University is good - 71%. Around 23% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Oklahoma City University is good -- 9:1. Learn more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is very high, about $28,100 per year. The additional fees at Oklahoma City University beyond tuition are approximately $4,700; this totals $32,800 annually.

Read the details about Oklahoma City University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
70%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,432 applications were submitted and 1,008 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

Oklahoma City University will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Oklahoma City University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,000
Medium
Oklahoma City University provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Oklahoma City University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Oklahoma City University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,200 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, nearly $6,000 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Oklahoma City University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Oklahoma City University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Oklahoma City University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Oklahoma City University
2501 N Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
73106-1402, USA
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Alternatives to Oklahoma City University

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University of Oklahoma Norman Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $21k. Above average on-campus housing. Over 28,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for offering management, engineering, and accounting and finance programs. ACT 26 to enroll.

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Oklahoma State University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $21k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. More than 25,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for engineering, business, and management programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 24 to enroll.

University of Central OklahomaUniversity of Central OklahomaEdmond, OK
University of Central Oklahoma Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $18k. Affordable on-campus housing. Over 12,300 students. Dangerous campus. Has strong presence in education, management, and criminal justice programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 21 to enroll.

University of TulsaUniversity of TulsaTulsa, OK
University of Tulsa Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $46k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Around 3,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Top offerings include engineering, law, and management programs. ACT 26 to enroll.

Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversitySouthwestern Oklahoma State UniversityWeatherford, OK
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $14k. Affordable on-campus housing. Roughly 4,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Strong emphasis on nursing, education, and management programs. ACT 20 to enroll.

East Central UniversityEast Central UniversityAda, OK
East Central University Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $15k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Approximately 3,400 students. Dangerous campus. Top offerings include education, occupational therapy, and management programs. ACT 19 to enroll.

Oral Roberts UniversityOral Roberts UniversityTulsa, OK
Oral Roberts University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $31k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Roughly 5,100 students. Generally safe campus. Well known for their theology and religion, management, and psychology programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 22 to enroll.

Southern Nazarene UniversitySouthern Nazarene UniversityBethany, OK
Southern Nazarene University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $27k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. More than 1,600 students. Generally safe campus. Strong emphasis on management, business, and education programs.

Cameron UniversityCameron UniversityLawton, OK
Cameron University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $14k. Affordable on-campus housing option. About 3,500 students. Generally safe campus. Best known for business, management, and computer science programs. ROTC programs are offered.

Mid America Christian UniversityMid America Christian UniversityOklahoma City, OK
Mid America Christian University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $18k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Roughly 2,500 students. Safe campus. Places a focus on management, psychology, and business programs. Affiliated with Church of God.

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Oklahoma State University Oklahoma CityOklahoma State University Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Approximately 4,400 students. Generally safe campus. Well known for their general studies, nursing, and management programs.

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterUniversity of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterOklahoma City, OK
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $22k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Over 3,400 students. Dangerous campus. Places a focus on medical, nursing, and medical assistant programs.

Metro Technology CentersMetro Technology CentersOklahoma City, OK
Metro Technology Centers Rating
Around 2,000 students. Safe campus. Best known for engineering, medical, and aerospace and aeronautical programs.

Southwestern Christian UniversitySouthwestern Christian UniversityBethany, OK
Southwestern Christian University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $15k. On-campus housing option. More than 500 students. Safe campus. Well known for their occupational therapy, management, and business programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1010, ACT 21 to enroll.


Oklahoma City Community CollegeOklahoma City Community CollegeOklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. More than 11,400 students. Generally safe campus. Known for general studies, nursing, and business programs.

Rose State CollegeRose State CollegeMidwest City, OK
Rose State College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $10k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. More than 6,800 students. Unsafe campus. Known for general studies, social work, and business programs.

Mid Del Technology CenterMid Del Technology CenterMidwest City, OK
Mid Del Technology Center Rating
About 400 students. Safe campus. Popular automotive and mechanic, nursing, and cosmetology programs.


Central Oklahoma CollegeCentral Oklahoma CollegeOklahoma City, OK
Central Oklahoma College Rating
Associate's degrees. More than 500 students. Safe campus. Known for cosmetology and nursing programs.

Hair Arts InstituteHair Arts InstituteOklahoma City, OK
Hair Arts Institute Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Over 100 students. Safe campus.

Oklahoma Christian UniversityOklahoma Christian UniversityEdmond, OK
Oklahoma Christian University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $25k. Affordable on-campus housing. Roughly 2,600 students. Generally safe campus. Emphasis on engineering, computer science, and management programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1120, ACT 23 to enroll.

Francis Tuttle Technology CenterFrancis Tuttle Technology CenterOklahoma City, OK
Francis Tuttle Technology Center Rating
About 2,600 students. Generally safe campus. Focus on automotive and mechanic, cosmetology, and graphic design and animation programs.

Yukon Beauty CollegeYukon Beauty CollegeYukon, OK
Yukon Beauty College Rating
Around 100 students. Safe campus.

Randall UniversityRandall UniversityMoore, OK
Randall University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $12k. Affordable on-campus housing. Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Focus on general studies, occupational therapy, and business programs. Affiliated with Free Will Baptist Church. SAT 900, ACT 20 to enroll.

Eastern Oklahoma County Technology CenterEastern Oklahoma County Technology CenterChoctaw, OK
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center Rating
Approximately 500 students. Safe campus. Concentration on automotive and mechanic, graphic design and animation, and computer science programs.

Moore Norman Technology CenterMoore Norman Technology CenterNorman, OK
Moore Norman Technology Center Rating
Around 1,800 students. Safe campus. Focus on engineering, automotive and mechanic, and industrial technologies programs.

Canadian Valley Technology CenterCanadian Valley Technology CenterEl Reno, OK
Canadian Valley Technology Center Rating
More than 1,700 students. Safe campus. Known for nursing, automotive and mechanic, and computer science programs.

Redlands Community CollegeRedlands Community CollegeEl Reno, OK
Redlands Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $7k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Over 1,800 students. Safe campus. Places a focus on general studies, agriculture, and business programs.

Oklahoma Baptist UniversityOklahoma Baptist UniversityShawnee, OK
Oklahoma Baptist University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $29k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Over 1,400 students. Relatively safe campus. Places a focus on education, psychology, and nursing programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 21 to enroll.

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