Oklahoma Christian University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,550

4.69% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$20,761

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

4.89%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

61.2%

2,186 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

2,055

81.2% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

59.9%

300 Graduates

About

Oklahoma Christian University is a higher education institution located in Oklahoma County, OK. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Oklahoma Christian University were Registered Nursing (52 degrees awarded), Commercial & Advertising Art (34 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (27 degrees).

In 2020, 560 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oklahoma Christian University. 48.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (362 degrees), 5.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (70 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma Christian University is $24,550, which is $2,020 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma Christian University is $24,550, which is $2,020 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,761.

In 2020, 97% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 52% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$24,550

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Oklahoma Christian University was $24,550. The cost of tuition at Oklahoma Christian University is $2,020 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$20,761

2020 Value

6.22%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Oklahoma Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,761. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Oklahoma Christian University grew by 6.22%.

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

$8,550

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oklahoma Christian University was of $8,550 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 4.4% between 2019 and 2020. 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

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

52%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Oklahoma Christian University received grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 3.19% with respect to 2019, when 94% 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.

4.89%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Oklahoma Christian University was 4.89%, which represents 24 out of the 491 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 2,186 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 0.907% annual decline. Out of those 2,186 applicants, 1,338 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,055 students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University in 2020, and 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oklahoma Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

61.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

1,338

Accepted Out of 2,186

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oklahoma Christian University was 61.2% (1,338 admissions from 2,186 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 66.5%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −0.907%, while admissions declined by −8.86%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Oklahoma Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

27%

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

27% of enrolled first-time students at Oklahoma Christian University in 2020 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 has a total enrollment of 2,055 students. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma Christian University is 1,669 students and the part-time enrollment is 386. This means that 81.2% of students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.5% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 7.54% Hispanic or Latino, 7.15% Two or More Races, 4.23% Asian, 2.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0973% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.3%), followed by White Male (36.2%) and Two or More Races Female (4.49%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (20.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.8%) and White Male (16.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oklahoma Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,055 students. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma Christian University is 1,669 and the part-time enrollment is 386. This means that 81.2% of students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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

78%

2020 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 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), 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

White
1,388
Black or African American
220
Hispanic or Latino
155

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma Christian University is 67.5% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 7.54% Hispanic or Latino, 7.15% Two or More Races, 4.23% Asian, 2.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0973% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 20 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 (362 degrees awarded). There were 5.17 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (70 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Oklahoma Christian University is Registered Nursing (52 degrees awarded), followed by Commercial & Advertising Art (34 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (27 degrees).

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 Theology (24 degrees awarded), Engineering (108 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (47 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (1,013,024 people), Accountants & auditors (1,012,019 people), Software developers (538,620 people), Financial managers (523,742 people), and Chief executives & legislators (491,211 people).

The most specialized majors at Oklahoma Christian University are Theology (24 degrees awarded), Engineering (108 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (47 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), and Business (149 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

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 (905,055 people), Elementary & secondary schools (757,463 people), Construction (660,383 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (613,274 people), and Banking & related activities (542,717 people).

Degrees

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

Registered Nursing
52 degree-majorss awarded
Commercial & Advertising Art
34 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
27 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oklahoma Christian University was Registered Nursing with 52 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

290

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

270

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 290 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Christian University, which is 1.07 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (270).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Christian University in General Engineering, which is 4.57 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 47 degrees were awarded to women at Oklahoma Christian University in Registered Nursing, which is 9.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 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, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Oklahoma Christian University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
362 degrees awarded
Black or African American
70 degrees awarded
Asian
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oklahoma Christian University is white (362 degrees awarded). There were 5.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (70 degrees).

0.536% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Male
192 degrees awarded
White Female
170 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
45 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oklahoma Christian University is white male (192 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (170 degrees).

Operations

Oklahoma Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $37.1M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $129k (0.347%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Oklahoma Christian University had a total salary expenditure of $46.6M. Oklahoma Christian University employs 39 Professors, 23 Assistant professors, and 17 Associate professors. Most academics at Oklahoma Christian University are Male Professors (31), Male Associate professors(14), and Female Assistant professors (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 46 employees, Management, with 42 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$37.1M

2020 Endowment

0.112%

growth from 2019

Oklahoma Christian University has an endowment valued at about $37.1M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Oklahoma Christian University grew 0.112% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.47M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.98M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Oklahoma Christian University received $1.98M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$17.9M

2020 Salaries

5.18%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Oklahoma Christian University paid a median of $17.9M in salaries, which represents 38.4% of their overall expenditure ($46.6M) and a 5.18% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.18% decline from 2018 and a 1.06% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.21M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Oklahoma Christian University paid a total of $5.21M to 86 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University were Professor with 39 employees; Assistant professor with 23 employees; and Assistant professor with 17 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees; Management with 42 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University was Male Professor with 31 employees, Male Associate professor with 14 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 14 employees.

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

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