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Oklahoma Christian University

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Start: 2026-06-05T10:00:00
Location: Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, Oklahoma 73013

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for business

Oklahoma Christian University is a private institution in Edmond with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1117, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,203 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,423.

Established

1950

Mascot

Eagle

Type

Private

Division

Division II

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97%Acceptance

1117SAT Avg

1,897Students

15:1Student:Faculty

55%Grad Rate

$49,203Earnings 10yr

$21,423Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1117

Reading & WritingMid: 560

500610

MathMid: 550

500610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23

1927

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$25,900

Room & Board$8,680

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$38,029

Average Net Price$21,423

Median Debt at Graduation$26,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,109

$30–48K$21,651

$48–75K$19,389

$75–110K$23,256

$110K+$26,413

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

56.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

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).

Programs (80)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

77%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,897

Gender Split

58% / 42%

Women / Men

First Generation

18%

Pell Grant Recipients

30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%

Black 13%

Hispanic 11%

Asian 3%

Two+ 9%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.2%

Freshman Retention77.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,281

10 Years$49,203

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History Oklahoma Christian University, originally named Central Christian College, was founded in 1950 by members of the Churches of Christ.
•It opened as a two-year college with 97 students in Bartlesville on the 152 acres (62 ha) former estate of Henry Vernon Foster, a prominent oil businessman.
•Baird became the school's second president in 1954.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from OK state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M

200 mi(347 min)

Kansas Citypop. 500K

289 mi(501 min)

Austinpop. 960K

370 mi(641 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

OKC Oklahoma City17 mi

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth189 mi

MCI Kansas City296 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1486 mi · ~42h 56m drive

New York, NY1318 mi · ~38h 5m drive

Hartford, CT1398 mi · ~40h 23m drive

Providence, RI1462 mi · ~42h 14m drive

Albany, NY1355 mi · ~39h 9m drive

Syracuse, NY1245 mi · ~35h 58m drive

Rochester, NY1178 mi · ~34h 2m drive

Buffalo, NY1111 mi · ~32h 6m drive

Philadelphia, PA1251 mi · ~36h 8m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1006 mi · ~29h 4m drive

Harrisburg, PA1164 mi · ~33h 38m drive

Newark, NJ1310 mi · ~37h 51m drive

Washington, DC1144 mi · ~33h 3m drive

Baltimore, MD1169 mi · ~33h 46m drive

Atlanta, GA754 mi · ~21h 47m drive

Charlotte, NC935 mi · ~27h 1m drive

Raleigh, NC1055 mi · ~30h 29m drive

Miami, FL1229 mi · ~35h 30m drive

Orlando, FL1059 mi · ~30h 36m drive

Tampa, FL1027 mi · ~29h 40m drive

Nashville, TN599 mi · ~17h 18m drive

New Orleans, LA581 mi · ~16h 47m drive

Richmond, VA1117 mi · ~32h 16m drive

Chicago, IL684 mi · ~19h 46m drive

Detroit, MI901 mi · ~26h 2m drive

Minneapolis, MN684 mi · ~19h 46m drive

St. Louis, MO451 mi · ~13h 2m drive

Kansas City, MO289 mi · ~8h 21m drive

Indianapolis, IN681 mi · ~19h 40m drive

Columbus, OH844 mi · ~24h 23m drive

Cleveland, OH943 mi · ~27h 15m drive

Milwaukee, WI723 mi · ~20h 53m drive

Dallas, TX200 mi · ~5h 47m drive

Houston, TX422 mi · ~12h 11m drive

Austin, TX370 mi · ~10h 41m drive

San Antonio, TX432 mi · ~12h 29m drive

Los Angeles, CA1181 mi · ~34h 7m drive

San Francisco, CA1386 mi · ~40h 2m drive

San Diego, CA1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive

Seattle, WA1518 mi · ~43h 51m drive

Portland, OR1481 mi · ~42h 47m drive

Denver, CO500 mi · ~14h 27m drive

Phoenix, AZ844 mi · ~24h 23m drive

Salt Lake City, UT859 mi · ~24h 49m drive

Honolulu, HI3741 mi · ~108h 4m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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