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Oklahoma City University

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106-1402

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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.

Established

1904

Motto

Veritas Ecclesia Cognitio

Mascot

Starsky the Ram

Type

Private university

Conference

National Association of

Division

Division I

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70%Acceptance

1150SAT Avg

1,433Students

11:1Student:Faculty

64%Grad Rate

$54,655Earnings 10yr

$21,556Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Oklahoma City University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.4%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25

2026

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1150

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,586

Room & Board$9,602

Books & Supplies$1,500

Total Cost of Attendance$46,144

Average Net Price$21,556

Median Debt at Graduation$20,835

Monthly Payment (10yr)$221

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,408

$30–48K$20,156

$48–75K$24,574

$75–110K$27,115

$110K+$27,694

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,556

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,250

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (91)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

1,433

Gender Split

66% / 34%

Women / Men

First Generation

27%

Pell Grant Recipients

23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%

Black 6%

Hispanic 13%

Asian 3%

Two+ 8%

Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.2%

Freshman Retention83.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,312

8 Years$53,863

10 Years$54,655

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$48,200

Men

$56,200

Rankings

U.S. News

#23

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Forbes

#433

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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.

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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

193 mi(335 min)

Kansas Citypop. 500K

298 mi(517 min)

Austinpop. 960K

361 mi(626 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

OKC Oklahoma City8 mi

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth182 mi

MCI Kansas City305 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1493 mi · ~43h 8m drive

New York, NY1325 mi · ~38h 17m drive

Hartford, CT1405 mi · ~40h 35m drive

Providence, RI1469 mi · ~42h 26m drive

Albany, NY1363 mi · ~39h 23m drive

Syracuse, NY1253 mi · ~36h 12m drive

Rochester, NY1186 mi · ~34h 16m drive

Buffalo, NY1119 mi · ~32h 20m drive

Philadelphia, PA1257 mi · ~36h 19m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1013 mi · ~29h 16m drive

Harrisburg, PA1171 mi · ~33h 50m drive

Newark, NJ1316 mi · ~38h 1m drive

Washington, DC1150 mi · ~33h 13m drive

Baltimore, MD1176 mi · ~33h 58m drive

Atlanta, GA757 mi · ~21h 52m drive

Charlotte, NC940 mi · ~27h 9m drive

Raleigh, NC1060 mi · ~30h 37m drive

Miami, FL1228 mi · ~35h 29m drive

Orlando, FL1060 mi · ~30h 37m drive

Tampa, FL1027 mi · ~29h 40m drive

Nashville, TN604 mi · ~17h 27m drive

New Orleans, LA579 mi · ~16h 44m drive

Richmond, VA1123 mi · ~32h 27m drive

Chicago, IL692 mi · ~19h 59m drive

Detroit, MI909 mi · ~26h 16m drive

Minneapolis, MN693 mi · ~20h 1m drive

St. Louis, MO459 mi · ~13h 16m drive

Kansas City, MO298 mi · ~8h 37m drive

Indianapolis, IN689 mi · ~19h 54m drive

Columbus, OH851 mi · ~24h 35m drive

Cleveland, OH950 mi · ~27h 27m drive

Milwaukee, WI732 mi · ~21h 9m drive

Dallas, TX193 mi · ~5h 35m drive

Houston, TX416 mi · ~12h 1m drive

Austin, TX361 mi · ~10h 26m drive

San Antonio, TX423 mi · ~12h 13m drive

Los Angeles, CA1177 mi · ~34h drive

San Francisco, CA1384 mi · ~39h 59m drive

San Diego, CA1137 mi · ~32h 51m drive

Seattle, WA1520 mi · ~43h 55m drive

Portland, OR1482 mi · ~42h 49m drive

Denver, CO502 mi · ~14h 30m drive

Phoenix, AZ839 mi · ~24h 14m drive

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

Honolulu, HI3737 mi · ~107h 57m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Oklahoma City (OKC)8 miles

Rental car

12 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

16 min$10-16

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)182 miles

Rental car

273 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

364 min$218-364

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Oklahoma City University Application Checklist

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Official High School Transcript

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

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Oklahoma City University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award