Oklahoma City University

www.okcu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,804

0.107% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$24,051

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

77%

2,124 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,966

86.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

64.9%

242 Graduates

About

Oklahoma City University is a higher education institution located in Oklahoma County, OK. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Oklahoma City University were Law (134 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 774 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oklahoma City University. 65.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (455 degrees), 5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (91 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma City University is $29,804, which is $−2,116 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma City University is $29,804, which is $2,116 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,051.

In 2024, 94% of undergraduate students attending Oklahoma City University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,804

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Oklahoma City University was $29,804. The cost of tuition at Oklahoma City University is $−2,116 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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

Average Net Price

$24,051

2024 Value

3.92%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Oklahoma City University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,051. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Oklahoma City University grew by 3.92%.

This chart compares the average net price of Oklahoma City 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

$9,602

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oklahoma City University was of $9,602 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.22% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Oklahoma City University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.08% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Oklahoma City 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.

Admissions

Oklahoma City University received 2,124 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 48.3% annual growth. Out of those 2,124 applicants, 1,636 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77% acceptance rate.

There were 2,966 students enrolled at Oklahoma City University in 2024. 33% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oklahoma City University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,636

Accepted Out of 2,124

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oklahoma City University was 77% (1,636 admissions from 2,124 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 70.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 48.3%, while admissions grew by 62.3%.

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

SAT Scores

33%

Submission Percentage (2024)

110

Scores Submitted (2024)

33% of enrolled first-time students at Oklahoma City University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Oklahoma City University had a total enrollment of 2,966 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma City University is 2,562 students and the part-time enrollment is 404. This means that 86.4% of students enrolled at Oklahoma City University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma City University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.2% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.36% Two or More Races, 6.27% Black or African American, 3.61% Asian, 2.63% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Oklahoma City University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.4%), followed by White Male (20.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.36%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.9%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.99%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oklahoma City University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,966 students. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma City University is 2,562 and the part-time enrollment is 404. This means that 86.4% of students enrolled at Oklahoma City University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2024 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 City University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Oklahoma City University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,636 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
374 enrolled students
Two or More Races
248 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma City University is 55.2% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.36% Two or More Races, 6.27% Black or African American, 3.61% Asian, 2.63% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% 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 Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 30 students (1.01%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 246 more women than men received degrees from Oklahoma City University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oklahoma City University is white (455 degrees awarded). There were 5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (91 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Oklahoma City University is Law (134 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Oklahoma City University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (138 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (164 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oklahoma City University are Registered nurses (1,567,992 people), Other managers (274,239 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (254,689 people), Medical & health services managers (216,462 people), and Postsecondary teachers (189,286 people).

The most specialized majors at Oklahoma City University in 2024 are Legal (138 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (164 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Health (199 degrees), and Psychology (32 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oklahoma City University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Oklahoma City University are Legal (138 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (164 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Health (199 degrees), and Psychology (32 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oklahoma City University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,835,204 people), Elementary & secondary schools (810,117 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (472,455 people), Outpatient care centers (472,296 people), and Offices of physicians (258,568 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Adult Health Nurse
95 degrees awarded
General Music Performance
50 degrees awarded
General Dance
44 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oklahoma City University was Adult Health Nurse with 95 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

264

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

510

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 264 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma City University, which is 0.518 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (510).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma City University in Law, which is 1 times approximately the same the 67 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma City University in Adult Health Nurse, which is 8.8 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 60% of students graduating from Oklahoma City University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
455 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
91 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
64 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oklahoma City University is white (455 degrees awarded). There were 5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (91 degrees).

0.388% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
382 degrees awarded
White Female
380 degrees awarded
White Female
380 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oklahoma City University is white female (382 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (380 degrees).

Operations

Oklahoma City University has an endowment valued at nearly $181M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −6.66M (−3.68%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Oklahoma City University had a total salary expenditure of 80.5M. Oklahoma City University employs 64 Assistant professors, 58 Professors and 46 Associate professors. Most academics at Oklahoma City University are Female Assistant professor (37), Male Professor (36), and Male Assistant professor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma City University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 88 employees, Management, with 51 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees.

Endowment

$181M

2024 Endowment

3.85%

decline from 2023

Oklahoma City University has an endowment valued at about $181M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Oklahoma City University declined 3.85% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $71.3M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$37.8M

2024 Salaries

4.47%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Oklahoma City University paid a median of $37.8M in salaries, which represents 46.9% of their overall expenditure ($80.5M) and a 4.47% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.46% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.292% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$14M

Instructional Salaries

189

Number of Employees

In 2024, Oklahoma City University paid a total of $14M to 189 employees working as instructors, which represents 37% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma City University were Office and Administrative Support with 88 employees, Management with 51 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees.

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