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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Oklahoma City University is a private institution in Oklahoma City with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1150, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,655 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,556.
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Oklahoma City University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
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ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
52.2%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
83%
- •83% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Early history Postcard of Fort Worth University, 1908 Oklahoma City University began as "Epworth University", a project by local developer Anton H.
- •Construction began in 1902 and the school opened in 1904, three years before statehood, with an enrollment of 100 students.
- •Construction began in 1902 and classes started in 1904 with enrollment growing by almost 100 students during that first year.
- •Epworth closed in 1911 after the school ran into financial difficulties.
- •The school opened in Oklahoma City as "Oklahoma City College" in 1919, bolstered by funding from Methodist congregations.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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