Oklahoma Christian University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,550

2021 Average Net Price

$19,807

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.797%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

96.5%

1,499 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,181

80.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

56.5%

248 Graduates

About

Oklahoma Christian University is a higher education institution located in Oklahoma County, OK. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Oklahoma Christian University were General Engineering (60 degrees awarded), Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (21 degrees), and General Finance (15 degrees).

In 2021, 515 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oklahoma Christian University. 47% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (323 degrees), 4.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (73 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma Christian University is $24,550, which is $1,366 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma Christian University is $24,550, which is $1,366 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,807.

In 2021, 93% of undergraduate students attending Oklahoma Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,550

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Oklahoma Christian University was $24,550. The cost of tuition at Oklahoma Christian University is $1,366 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Oklahoma Christian University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,807

2021 Value

4.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Oklahoma Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,807. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Oklahoma Christian University grew by 4.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Oklahoma Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,900

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oklahoma Christian University was of $7,900 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 7.6% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Oklahoma Christian University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Oklahoma Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 4.12% with respect to 2020, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Oklahoma Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.797%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Oklahoma Christian University was 0.797%, which represents 4 out of the 502 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Oklahoma Christian University received 1,499 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 31.4% annual growth. Out of those 1,499 applicants, 1,447 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,181 students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University in 2021. 24% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oklahoma Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 28.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,447

Accepted Out of 1,499

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oklahoma Christian University was 96.5% (1,447 admissions from 1,499 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 61.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 31.4%, while admissions grew by 8.15%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Oklahoma Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

24%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

24% of enrolled first-time students at Oklahoma Christian University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Oklahoma Christian University had a total enrollment of 2,181 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma Christian University is 1,749 students and the part-time enrollment is 432. This means that 80.2% of students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.4% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 8.67% Hispanic or Latino, 8.12% Two or More Races, 5.55% Asian, 2.11% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.183% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.2%), followed by White Male (33.3%) and Black or African American Female (5.78%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (21.8%), followed by White Male (19.4%) and Black or African American Female (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oklahoma Christian University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,181 students. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma Christian University is 1,749 and the part-time enrollment is 432. This means that 80.2% of students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Oklahoma Christian University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Oklahoma Christian University was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Oklahoma Christian University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Oklahoma Christian University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,382 enrolled students
Black or African American
252 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
189 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma Christian University is 63.4% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 8.67% Hispanic or Latino, 8.12% Two or More Races, 5.55% Asian, 2.11% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.183% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 31 fewer women than men received degrees from Oklahoma Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oklahoma Christian University is white (323 degrees awarded). There were 4.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (73 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Oklahoma Christian University is General Engineering (60 degrees awarded), followed by Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (21 degrees) and General Finance (15 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Oklahoma Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (107 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (12 degrees), and Human Sciences (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oklahoma Christian University are Software developers (415,270 people), Other managers (377,663 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (336,495 people), Civil engineers (261,730 people), and Mechanical engineers (192,129 people).

The most specialized majors at Oklahoma Christian University in 2021 are Engineering (107 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (12 degrees), Human Sciences (14 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (5 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oklahoma Christian University are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, and Computer and information research scientists

The most specialized majors at Oklahoma Christian University are Engineering (107 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (12 degrees), Human Sciences (14 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (5 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oklahoma Christian University are Computer Systems Design (490,192 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (438,574 people), Elementary & secondary schools (357,147 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (327,150 people), and Construction (310,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Oklahoma Christian University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
49 degree-majors awarded
Commercial & Advertising Art
26 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oklahoma Christian University was Registered Nursing with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Oklahoma Christian University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

273

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

242

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 273 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Christian University, which is 1.13 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (242).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Oklahoma Christian University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Christian University in General Engineering, which is 2.16 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Christian University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.13 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 41% of students graduating from Oklahoma Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (62.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Oklahoma Christian University is Male and Black or African American (62.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
323 degrees awarded
Black or African American
73 degrees awarded
Asian
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oklahoma Christian University is white (323 degrees awarded). There were 4.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (73 degrees).

0.971% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
177 degrees awarded
White Female
146 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oklahoma Christian University is white male (177 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (146 degrees).

Operations

Oklahoma Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $47M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.9M (23.2%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Oklahoma Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 45.6M. Oklahoma Christian University employs 39 Professors, 25 Assistant professors and 21 Associate professors. Most academics at Oklahoma Christian University are Male Professor (29), Male Associate professor (15), and Female Assistant professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 47 employees, Management, with 37 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 20 employees.

Endowment

$47M

2021 Endowment

26.5%

growth from 2020

Oklahoma Christian University has an endowment valued at about $47M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Oklahoma Christian University grew 26.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.43M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Oklahoma Christian University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$17M

2021 Salaries

4.83%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Oklahoma Christian University paid a median of $17M in salaries, which represents 37.3% of their overall expenditure ($45.6M) and a 4.83% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.59M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Oklahoma Christian University paid a total of $5.59M to 90 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

47 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University were Professor with 39 employees, Assistant professor with 25 employees, and Associate professor with 21 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 47 employees, Management with 37 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University was Male Professor with 29 employees, Male Associate professor with 15 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Oklahoma Christian University.