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Oklahoma State University–Oklahoma City is a two-year, co-educational, public college located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was established in 1961 as Oklahoma State University Technical Institute.
The schools and colleges under OSU-OKC include:
The university's sports teams are called the Cowboys. The Cowboys participate in baseball, basketball, football, cross country, wrestling, track & field, golf, and tennis. OSU's women participate in basketball, soccer, equestrian, cross country, track & field, softball, golf and tennis.
Notable members of OSU-OKC alumni association include Michele Smith, Olympic gold medalist in softball in 1996 and Frank Lewis, 1936 Olympic gold medalist in wrestling.
Students attend OSU Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, OK, a large city. The school is a public institution. OSU Oklahoma City degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in landscaping and horticulture, family and social work, and security and law enforcement.
Applicants to OSU Oklahoma City appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 5,824 students at OSU Oklahoma City (as of 2007-2008).
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City
900 N Portland
Oklahoma City, OK 73107-6195
General Phone: (405) 947-4421
http://www.osuokc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 145 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 123 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, fire protection, fire protection tech |
| Business and Management | 79 | management science, accounting technology, business and related services, special products marketing |
| Family and Social Work | 66 | child care management, social work courses, social service professions |
| Engineering Technician | 50 | engineering technician, architectural drafting, construction engineering tech, engineering technology, surveying tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 34 | radiographer, sonography and ultrasound tech, veterinary assistant |
| Medical Administration | 29 | health care administration, environmental health |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 28 | applied horticulture, turf management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 26 | computer applications programming, computer graphics |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | American Sign Language, sign language translation |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | substance abuse counseling |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 11 | commercial art |
| Construction Trades | 4 | electrical and power installer |
Number of programs and degrees for OSU Oklahoma City in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 567 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 31 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 24 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, OSU Oklahoma City had a total enrollment of 5,824 students (3,704 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 42 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,336 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,224 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,320 |
Financial Aid:
OSU Oklahoma City participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 964700)
OSU Oklahoma City has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 17 |
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 | 3 | $77,844 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $64,287 | 9 | $66,251 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $64,988 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $68,268 | 15 | $64,962 |
*: 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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $51,110 | 13 | $52,665 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $50,419 | 6 | $48,362 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $40,602 | 6 | $38,945 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $47,424 | 25 | $48,339 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Science, General
Special Products Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technology, General
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Protection, Other
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets OSU Oklahoma City Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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