Oklahoma Christian University

Oklahoma Christian University is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. OC was founded in 1950 and now enrolls around 2,017 students a year, including 1,698 undergrads. OC offers on-campus housing for up to 1,730 students. The majority of students live on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at OC! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of OC's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or 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.

Learn more about life at OC on the Student Life page.

2021 OC Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	61%
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	26%
Tuition	$24,550

Is OC a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

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

OC Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into OC. OC admitted 61% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 2,186 applications received in 2021, 1,338 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at OC

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

About 78% of students who start at OC come back the next year. OC's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 57%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook OC Graduates

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

Recent OC grads have an average starting salary of $57,781 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

OC'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 2021, the total market value of the school 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

Cost 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.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $30,395 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial 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! No one should ever pay to fill out 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, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is OC a good school for you?

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Where is OC?

OC is located in the suburban setting of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

If you want to see OC for yourself, 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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