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Oklahoma Christian University, commonly referred to as OC, was originally founded as the Central Christian College in 1950. It was then located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. In 1958, the college was relocated to a 200-acre campus in Oklahoma City, and in 1959 it was renamed the Oklahoma Christian College. In the 1990s, the structure of the institute was modified and it was named Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts which soon became the Oklahoma Christian University. Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, this coeducational Christian university's recent enrollments have been more than 2,000 students.
Students of OC can choose from various undergraduate and graduate programs of study that are offered through the following academic colleges:
The sports teams of Oklahoma Christian University are known as the Eagles. They are members of the NAIA Division I and the Sooner Athletic Conference, and participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field, softball, and volleyball.
Oklahoma Christian University is in a large city, in Edmond, OK. The school has a Churches of Christ religious affiliation. Oklahoma Christian University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at Oklahoma Christian University include business and management and medical adminstration.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 470 to 610 for students at Oklahoma Christian University. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 470 and 610.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Oklahoma Christian University, in 2007, had 2,223 students (2,078 full-time equivalent).
Most students at the school attend full-time. Oklahoma Christian University is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Oklahoma Christian University makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Sooner Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Oklahoma Christian University is a higher learning community which transforms lives for Christian faith, leadership, and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Oklahoma Christian University
2501 E Memorial Rd
Edmond, OK 73013-1100
General Phone: (405) 425-5000
http://www.oc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 115 | business, accounting, finance, business management, sales and marketing, business administration |
| Education And Teaching | 22 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, speech teaching, science teaching, English teaching, art education |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | general studies, English, American government and politics, liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Administration | 11 | health care administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | missionary studies, theology and religious vocations, theology, bible studies |
| Media | 8 | communication and journalism, mass communication, public relations, advertising |
| Science | 7 | biology |
| Engineering | 7 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | child development, family systems, family studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | information science, computer and info science |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Architecture And Planning | 2 | interior architecture |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Oklahoma Christian University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 117 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 95 | 32 |
In 2007, Oklahoma Christian University had a total enrollment of 2,223 students (2,078 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 41% |
| Texas | 22% |
| Colorado | 6% |
| Kansas | 5% |
| California | 4% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 83 % |
Oklahoma Christian University offers campus housing for 1,768 of its 2,078 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Edmond, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,602 | 1,159 | 72% | 544 | 47% |
| Men | 695 | 528 | 76% | 262 | 50% |
| Women | 907 | 631 | 70% | 282 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 60% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,796 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,796 |
| Room and board | $ 6,060 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,718 |
Financial Aid:
Oklahoma Christian University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 316500)
Oklahoma Christian University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 41 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 32 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 38 | $66,556 | 3 | $58,579 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $53,170 | 7 | $50,747 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $47,585 | 15 | $44,073 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $35,576 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 73 | $58,888 | 29 | $46,012 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Track | Sooner Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 56 | 31 | 87 |
| Basketball | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| Track | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 18 | 37 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family Systems
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oklahoma Christian University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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