If you are applying to OC, the application fee costs $25.
Here's an overiew of some of OC's admissions stats.
OC 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.6 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 13.3% |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional and are considered |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 26% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 86% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for Oklahoma Christian University.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | No | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
OC does not offer early decision or early action.
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OC is a moderately difficult school to get into. OC evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.
In 2021, OC accepted 61% of students, approximately 1,338 of the 2,186 students who applied.
Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like OC, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.
Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.
OC has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.
What does OC consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Very Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Very Important |
Class Rank | Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Important |
Talent/Ability | Important |
First Generation | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Make sure to check with OC for more information on admission factors.
To apply to OC, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with OC's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Interview | √ | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Students admitted to OC have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.
Out of all students that were admitted, 4.1% submitted a class rank. At OC 13.3% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 33.3% were in the top 25% and 53.3% were in the top 50%.
At Oklahoma Christian University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | 17% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 35% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 19% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 12% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 8% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 8% |
2.00 and 2.49 | 1% |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to OC directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
OC looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
OC does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 26% of OC's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 86% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be most competitive at OC, you should strive to earn between 20 and 27 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for OC's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.
A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for OC students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.
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For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to OC. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in OC during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Winter Term
• Spring Term
• Winter Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to OC?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to OC.
Does OC accept transfer credits?
✅ OC accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Does OC accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ OC accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to OC?
✅ OC is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.
What is OC's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for OC is 61%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at OC?
❌ OC does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into OC? OC is a somewhat selective institution. The OC acceptance rate is 61%. This means that the institution accepts 61 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to OC is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to OC is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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20 and Less
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Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At OC, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.62. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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