Oklahoma Christian University

Oklahoma Christian University Overview

Oklahoma Christian University is a private, religious school in the suburban setting of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. OC was founded in 1950 and the school enrolls around 2,017 students per year, including 1,698 undergrad students. OC ensures on-campus housing for up to 1,730 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

Student Involvement at OC

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of OC's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? OC students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at OC, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? OC has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at OC on the Student Life page.

2022 OC Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	61%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	26%
Tuition	$24,550
Percent of Need Met	62.3%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$23,980

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Is OC a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how competitive a university is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer view of what OC offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

OC Acceptance Rate 2022

OC is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at OC is 61%. Out of 2,186 applications received in 2022, 1,338 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at OC

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at OC, around 78% are still enrolled the next year. 57% of OC undergrads graduate within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for OC Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. 65% of graduates from OC recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

The average starting salary for recent OC grads is $57,781 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Oklahoma Christian University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Oklahoma Christian University's endowment was $37.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, OC spends about $8,310 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at OC

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

OC meets 62.3% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $23,980 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $30,395 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at OC.

Based on this information, how does OC sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is OC a good school for you?

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Where is Oklahoma Christian University Located?

OC is located in the suburban setting of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, less than an hour from Oklahoma City.

If you want to see OC for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 35, 40, and 44 to Oklahoma City, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Will Rogers World.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what OC and Oklahoma City are like without leaving home.

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