Oklahoma Christian University

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About Oklahoma Christian University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Churches of Christ

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Oklahoma Christian University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Edmond, Oklahoma. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,862, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The university offers 66 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $24,550.

Edmond, OK

$24,550

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

97%

Acceptance Rate Insight

97% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

80%

Retention Rate Insight

80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

56%

Graduation Rate Insight

56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRequired

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRequired

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1000-1220

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

43%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
InternationalCheck Bold

Demographics

White

63%

Unknown

0%

Black

12%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

8%

Non-U.S. Citizen

%

Asian

6%

American Indian/Alaska Native

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

27% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

27%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

18

Total Online Enrollment

947

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

80% On-campus

20% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold50% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold3% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold70% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

31%

State Grant Aid

14%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

27%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,197
State Grant Aid$4,500
Institution Grant Aid$14,474
Pell Grant Aid$4,846

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debtafter graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

15.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History
13History.
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
15Legal Professions And Studies.
16Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
17Mathematics And Statistics.
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
20Philosophy And Religious Studies.
21Physical Sciences.
22Psychology.
23Social Sciences.
24Theology And Religious Vocations.
25Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.