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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is home to Oklahoma City University. Oklahoma City is a large city. Students select the school partly because it is a United Methodist school. Oklahoma City University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in law, music, drama and performing arts, and business and management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 620. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Oklahoma City University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 3,756 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Oklahoma City University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Oklahoma City University values student athletics, and belongs to the Sooner Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Oklahoma City University
2501 N Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, OK 73106-1402
General Phone: (405) 208-5000
Admissions Phone: (405) 208-5050
Financial Aid Phone: (405) 208-5211
http://www.okcu.edu
Oklahoma City University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 400 | business management, finance, international finance, marketing, MIS, accounting, international marketing, business communications, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 185 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, history, English, political science, humanities, Spanish language, German language, ... |
| Law | 177 | law |
| Education And Teaching | 58 | ESL instruction, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, music teaching, education, curriculum and instruction, technical teaching, health teaching, ... |
| Music | 53 | music performance, music management, voice, music theory and composition, music, conducting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 42 | computer and info science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 40 | registered nursing |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 40 | dance, drama, theatre design, stagecraft |
| Media | 33 | journalism |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and administration, corrections, criminal justice and police |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry, physical sciences, physics, biophysics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | religion, religious education, philosophy and religious studies, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies, arts management |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | health and medical administrative |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | exercise science, recreation and leisure studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | photography |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Oklahoma City University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 506 | 39 |
| Bachelor's degree | 408 | 62 |
| First-professional degree | 177 | 1 |
In 2005, Oklahoma City University had a total enrollment of 3,756 students (3,300 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 47% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| First Professional | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 34% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 54% |
| Texas | 16% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Kansas | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Oklahoma City University offers campus housing for 1,064 of its 3,300 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,070 | 865 | 81% | 365 | 42% |
| Men | 338 | 270 | 80% | 145 | 54% |
| Women | 732 | 595 | 81% | 220 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 36% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 79% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (405) 208-5050
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,000 |
| Room and board | $ 6,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid:
Oklahoma City University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 316600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (405) 208-5211
Oklahoma City University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 66 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $39,242 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $42,676 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 54 | $69,007 | 23 | $59,237 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $52,126 | 12 | $51,713 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $49,235 | 13 | $43,973 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $37,289 | 13 | $37,555 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 100 | $60,012 | 61 | $49,883 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Finance
International Marketing
Management Information Systems, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technical Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oklahoma City University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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)
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