Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City University, also referred to as OCU, was established in 1904. This university is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and enrolls more than 3,000 students each year. OCU achieved the 23rd rank among universities offering Master’s degree in the West region. There are various schools and colleges under the university including:

• Kramer School of Nursing
• Meinders School of Business
• Oklahoma City University School of Law
• Petree College of Arts and Sciences
• Wimberly School of Religion and Graduate Theological Center

The students of OCU have access to an impressive Greek Life enriched with fraternities and sororities including Alpha Chi Omega, Lambda Chi Alpha, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Sigma and Alpha Phi. There are over 100 student organizations hosted by the university.

Oklahoma City University Highlights

Where Oklahoma City University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in music, drama and performing arts, law, and business and management.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Oklahoma City University was 3,895 in 2007 (3,453 full-time equivalent).

About 35% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 65% of the class.

Undergrads are 53% of enrolled students, graduate students are 33%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 14%.

About 11% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 89% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Oklahoma City University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Oklahoma City University provides on-campus housing for 789 of its 3,453 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 18 meals weekly.

Oklahoma City University Athletics

Oklahoma City University is in the Sooner Athletic Conference for major sports.

Oklahoma City University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 85 male students received the aid (men were 57% of those receiving aid) and 63 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 43% of students receiving such aid) .

Oklahoma City University Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: