University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Location and Contact Information
1100 N LindsayOklahoma City, OK 73104-5499
USA
Main Tel: (405) 271-4000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The University of Oklahoma College, also known as OU, was established in 1900. It is a Public University located in Oklahoma City, OK. Initially it was a medical department of Oklahoma University. It received its present name and status in 2002 its main campus is situated in Norman. OU records an enrollment of over 1,500 students per year. The university consists of the following schools and colleges:
- College of Allied Health
- College of Dentistry
- College of Medicine
- College of Nursing
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Public Health
- Graduate College
OU’s student body is active and impressive. It is home to over 40 registered on-campus student clubs and organizations including the American Medical Student Organization (AMSO), the College of Public Health Student Association (COPHGSA), and the International Student Organization (ISO).
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and medicine.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Medical schools and medical centers.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
OUHSC participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
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(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha, NE | 3,194 |
| 2 | Shenandoah University | Winchester, VA | 3,511 |
| 3 | University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey | Newark, NJ | 5,906 |
| 4 | Medical College of Georgia | Augusta, GA | 2,443 |
| 5 | Pacific University | Forest Grove, OR | 3,167 |
| 6 | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Lubbock, TX | 2,904 |
| 7 | Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | 3,202 |
| 8 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | 2,431 |
| 9 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock, AR | 2,652 |
| 10 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Houston, TX | 3,865 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 617 | 12 |
| Master | 416 | 39 |
| First-professional degree | 346 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 62 | 7 |
| Doctorate | 32 | 25 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 250 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 99 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 702 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,926 in 2009-2010 (2,833 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 32% of enrolled students, graduate students are 37%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 31%.
Students under 25 years old represent 44% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
OUHSC offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education and medical degrees.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Environmental Health
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
- Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Physician Assistant
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
- Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
- Gerontology
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
- Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
- Medicine (MD)
- Neuroscience
- Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
- Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
- Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
- Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
- Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
- Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
- Nutrition Sciences
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
SCIENCE
- Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biostatistics
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
- Epidemiology
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
- Pathology/Experimental Pathology
- Physiology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Communication Disorders
- Genetic Counseling/Counselor
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology