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Oklahoma City University was established in 1904. It is also known as OCU. The university is located in the Midtown district of Oklahoma City. The university offers a number of degrees in the fields of liberal arts and science. OCU currently enrolls over 3,000 undergraduate students. The U.S. News and World Report Magazine's 2009 edition placed OCU in the top tier of the master level universities in the West in their "America's Best Colleges" section. The university comprises of the following schools and colleges:
Notable alumni of OCU are Susan Powell, the 1981 Miss America; Kristin Chenoweth, the 1999 Tony Award winning actress; Johnston Murray, the Governor of the State of Oklahoma from 1951-1955; and Yvonne Kauger, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City, OK 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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 600.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Oklahoma City University has 3,895 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
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
http://www.okcu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 291 | business management, international finance, finance, marketing, accounting, MIS, international marketing, managerial economics |
| Law | 179 | law |
| Liberal Arts | 171 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, sociology, history, Spanish language, humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 109 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 49 | ESL instruction, early childhood education, music teaching, elementary school teaching, education |
| Music | 47 | music performance, music, music management, piano, voice, music theory and composition, conducting |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 43 | dance, drama, stagecraft |
| Science | 26 | biology, chemistry, call and molecular biology, biomedical sciences, physics |
| Media | 25 | journalism, broadcast journalism, advertising, public relations and advertising |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | computer and info science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and administration, corrections |
| Therapy and Counseling | 15 | psychology, educational psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 13 | exercise science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 10 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Medical Administration | 5 | health and medical administrative |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | photography |
Number of programs and degrees for Oklahoma City University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 467 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 386 | 21 |
| First-professional degree | 179 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Oklahoma City University had a total enrollment of 3,895 students (2,957 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 54% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| First Professional | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 30% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 44% |
| Texas | 15% |
| (International Students) | 11% |
| California | 3% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Oklahoma City University offers campus housing for 1,261 of its 2,957 (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. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,065 | 842 | 79% | 362 | 43% |
| Men | 352 | 278 | 79% | 127 | 46% |
| Women | 713 | 564 | 79% | 235 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 38% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| 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 | $ 23,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,400 |
| Room and board | $ 9,200 |
| Room charge | $ 5,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Oklahoma City University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 316600)
Oklahoma City University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 56 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 29 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 40 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $58,956 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 48 | $79,542 | 25 | $75,579 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $56,202 | 18 | $65,077 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $60,922 | 22 | $48,411 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $47,085 | 19 | $45,808 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 107 | $66,926 | 84 | $59,479 |
*: 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 | 85 | 63 | 148 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 44 | 50 | 94 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Finance
International Marketing
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, 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
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational 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 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services 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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