Oklahoma Christian University

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,450

4.41% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$22,137

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

6.38%

Default Rate

2019 Acceptance Rate

66.5%

2,206 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

2,064

85.9% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

57.1%

242 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 (37 degrees awarded), Mechanical Engineering (21 degrees), and Computer Science (19 degrees).

In 2019, 559 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oklahoma Christian University. 42.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (333 degrees), 4.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (80 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma Christian University is $23,450, which is $1,424 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma Christian University is $23,450, which is $1,424 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,137.

In 2019, 94% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 52% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$23,450

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Oklahoma Christian University was $23,450. The cost of tuition at Oklahoma Christian University is $1,424 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

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

Average Net Price

$22,137

2019 Value

9.96%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Oklahoma Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,137. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Oklahoma Christian University grew by 9.96%.

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

$8,190

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oklahoma Christian University was of $8,190 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 7.91% between 2018 and 2019. 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

94%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

52%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Oklahoma Christian University received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 1.05% with respect to 2018, when 95% 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.

6.38%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Oklahoma Christian University was 6.38%, which represents 30 out of the 470 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 2,206 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 10% annual decline. Out of those 2,206 applicants, 1,468 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,064 students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University in 2019, and 35% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oklahoma Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 27%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

1,468

Accepted Out of 2,206

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oklahoma Christian University was 66.5% (1,468 admissions from 2,206 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 64.8%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants declined by −10%, while admissions declined by −7.56%.

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

SAT Scores

35%

Submission Percentage

139

Scores Submitted

35% of enrolled first-time students at Oklahoma Christian University in 2019 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 2,064 students. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma Christian University is 1,773 students and the part-time enrollment is 291. This means that 85.9% of students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.1% White, 10.3% Black or African American, 7.51% Two or More Races, 7.12% Hispanic or Latino, 4.8% Asian, 1.74% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0969% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.2%), followed by White Male (36.2%) and Two or More Races Female (4.46%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (24.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (15.8%) and White Male (15.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oklahoma Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,064 students. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma Christian University is 1,773 and the part-time enrollment is 291. This means that 85.9% of students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.2% 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

71%

2019 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Oklahoma Christian University had a retention rate lower 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
1,405
Black or African American
212
Two or More Races
155

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma Christian University is 68.1% White, 10.3% Black or African American, 7.51% Two or More Races, 7.12% Hispanic or Latino, 4.8% Asian, 1.74% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0969% 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 53.3% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2019, 83 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 (333 degrees awarded). There were 4.16 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (80 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Oklahoma Christian University is Registered Nursing (37 degrees awarded), followed by Mechanical Engineering (21 degrees) and Computer Science (19 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 Engineering (138 degrees awarded), Theology (11 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (34 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 (1,095,830 people), Accountants & auditors (1,028,682 people), Software developers (552,876 people), Financial managers (541,246 people), and Chief executives & legislators (529,903 people).

The most specialized majors at Oklahoma Christian University are Engineering (138 degrees awarded), Theology (11 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (34 degrees), Communications (27 degrees), and Business (168 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 (981,775 people), Elementary & secondary schools (828,087 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (695,513 people), Construction (685,688 people), and Banking & related activities (573,466 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
37 degree-majorss awarded
Mechanical Engineering
21 degree-majorss awarded
Computer Science
19 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oklahoma Christian University was Registered Nursing with 37 degrees awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

321

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

238

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 321 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Christian University, which is 1.35 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (238).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Christian University in General Engineering, which is 5.67 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 34 degrees were awarded to women at Oklahoma Christian University in Registered Nursing, which is 11.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 35% of students graduating from Oklahoma Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% 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 Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Oklahoma Christian University is Female and Asian (60% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

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
333 degrees awarded
Asian
80 degrees awarded
Black or African American
79 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oklahoma Christian University is white (333 degrees awarded). There were 4.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (80 degrees).

0.179% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Male
180 degrees awarded
White Female
153 degrees awarded
Asian Male
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Oklahoma Christian University is white male (180 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (153 degrees).

Operations

Oklahoma Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $37.1M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $70.3k (0.189%), compared to the 4.44% average return ($1.71M on $38.5M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2019, Oklahoma Christian University had a total salary expenditure of $49M. Oklahoma Christian University employs 46 Professors, 20 Assistant professors, and 18 Associate professors. Most academics at Oklahoma Christian University are Male Professors (40), Male Associate professors(12), and Male Assistant professors (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 40 employees, Management, with 39 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$37.1M

2019 Endowment

22.8%

growth from 2018

Oklahoma Christian University has an endowment valued at about $37.1M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Oklahoma Christian University grew 22.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.38M 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

$536k - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Oklahoma Christian University received $536k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$18.9M

2019 Salaries

1.18%

decline from 2018

In 2019, Oklahoma Christian University paid a median of $18.9M in salaries, which represents 38.5% of their overall expenditure ($49M) and a 1.18% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.06% decline from 2017 and a 4.63% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.1M (40.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.93M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Oklahoma Christian University paid a total of $5.93M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.2M (32.7%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

46 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

40 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University were Professor with 46 employees; Assistant professor with 20 employees; and Assistant professor with 18 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 40 employees; Management with 39 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University was Male Professor with 40 employees, Male Associate professor with 12 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 10 employees.

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

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