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Oklahoma Christian University

Oklahoma Christian University

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:

  • Cascade College
  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • College of Biblical Studies
  • College of Professional Studies

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.

Overview of Oklahoma Christian University

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.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at Oklahoma Christian University include business and management and medical adminstration.

Oklahoma Christian University Selectivity

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.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

Oklahoma Christian University, in 2007, had 2,223 students (2,078 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

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.

Contacting Oklahoma Christian University

Oklahoma Christian University
2501 E Memorial Rd
Edmond, OK 73013-1100
General Phone: (405) 425-5000
http://www.oc.edu

Oklahoma Christian University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management115business, accounting, finance, business management, sales and marketing, business administration
Education And Teaching22physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, speech teaching, science teaching, English teaching, art education
Liberal Arts17general studies, English, American government and politics, liberal arts and sciences
Medical Administration11health care administration
Religion And Philosophy9missionary studies, theology and religious vocations, theology, bible studies
Media8communication and journalism, mass communication, public relations, advertising
Science7biology
Engineering7mechanical engineering, electrical engineering
Family And Social Work6child development, family systems, family studies
Photography And Commercial Art3commercial art
Computer Science And Engineering2information science, computer and info science
Music2music
Architecture And Planning2interior architecture
Drama And Performing Arts1drama

Number of programs and degrees for Oklahoma Christian University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree1176
Bachelor's degree9532

Student Body

In 2007, Oklahoma Christian University had a total enrollment of 2,223 students (2,078 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men48%
Women52%
Full-Time100%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate85%
Graduate15%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White84%
Black6%
Hispanic3%
Asian4%
American Indian3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1933%
20-2134%
22-2419%
25-296%
30-343%
35-392%
40-492%
50-641%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Oklahoma41%
Texas22%
Colorado6%
Kansas5%
California4%
(International Students)3%
Missouri2%
Nebraska1%
Arkansas1%
New Mexico1%
Washington1%
Oregon1%
Tennessee1%
Illinois1%
Georgia1%
Arizona1%
Michigan1%
Montana1%
Ohio1%

Oklahoma Christian University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time71 %
Part-Time83 %

Oklahoma Christian University Room and Board (2007)

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.

Oklahoma Christian University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,6021,15972%54447%
Men69552876%26250%
Women90763170%28245%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal470610
SAT Math470610
SAT Writing470590
ACT Verbal2027
ACT Math1826
ACT Composite1926

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT60%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT99%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Oklahoma Christian University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Oklahoma Christian University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured417
Non-tenured, but on tenure track3222
Non-tenured and not on tenure track11

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year38$66,5563$58,579
Associate professoracademic year21$53,1707$50,747
Assistant professoracademic year13$47,58515$44,073
Instructoracademic year1*4$35,576
All faculty totalacademic year73$58,88829$46,012

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Oklahoma Christian University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballSooner Athletic Conference
BaseballSooner Athletic Conference
TrackSooner Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total563187
Basketball16622
Track11718
Baseball10010
All Other Sports191837

Oklahoma Christian University Degree Programs (2007)

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

MUSIC
Music, General

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

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Oklahoma Christian University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Oklahoma Christian University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Oklahoma Christian University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Oklahoma Christian University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Oklahoma Christian University % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Oklahoma Christian University % of degrees in medical adminstration
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Oklahoma Christian University Male % of student body
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Oklahoma Christian University % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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