Oklahoma City University

www.okcu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,836

6.2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$23,143

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.156%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

70.4%

1,432 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,763

90% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

64.4%

190 Graduates

About

Oklahoma City University is a higher education institution located in Oklahoma County, OK. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Oklahoma City University were Law (159 degrees awarded) and Nursing Practice (18 degrees).

In 2023, 870 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oklahoma City University. 63.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (508 degrees), 5.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (98 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma City University is $29,836, which is $5,261 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oklahoma City University was 0.156%, corresponding to 1 out of the 640 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma City University is $29,836, which is $5,261 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,143.

In 2023, 93% of undergraduate students attending Oklahoma City University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,836

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Oklahoma City University was $29,836. The cost of tuition at Oklahoma City University is $5,261 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$23,143

2023 Value

8.29%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Oklahoma City University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,143. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Oklahoma City University grew by 8.29%.

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

$9,486

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oklahoma City University was of $9,486 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Oklahoma City University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.06% with respect to 2022, when 94% 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.

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.

0.156%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oklahoma City University was 0.156%, which represents 1 out of the 640 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 City University received 1,432 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0% annual growth. Out of those 1,432 applicants, 1,008 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,763 students enrolled at Oklahoma City University in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oklahoma City University has an overall enrollment yield of 37.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

70.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,008

Accepted Out of 1,432

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oklahoma City University was 70.4% (1,008 admissions from 1,432 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 70.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants remained the same, while admissiomns remained the same.

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

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Oklahoma City University in 2023 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 2,763 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma City University is 2,487 students and the part-time enrollment is 276. This means that 90% of students enrolled at Oklahoma City University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma City University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.4% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.11% Two or More Races, 6.44% Black or African American, 3.51% Asian, 2.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.181% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Oklahoma City University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.8%), followed by White Male (20.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.08%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.3%), followed by White Male (20%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.34%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oklahoma City University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,763 students. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma City University is 2,487 and the part-time enrollment is 276. This means that 90% of students enrolled at Oklahoma City University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and 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

83%

2023 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 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
1,559 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
344 enrolled students
Two or More Races
224 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma City University is 56.4% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.11% Two or More Races, 6.44% Black or African American, 3.51% Asian, 2.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.181% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 25 students (0.905%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 232 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 (508 degrees awarded). There were 5.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (98 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Oklahoma City University is Law (159 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Practice (18 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (165 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (156 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 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 (1,482,198 people), Software developers (625,198 people), Other managers (266,895 people), Medical & health services managers (171,970 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (155,804 people).

The most specialized majors at Oklahoma City University in 2023 are Legal (165 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (156 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 degrees), Health (202 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (60 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 City University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Oklahoma City University are Legal (165 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (156 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 degrees), Health (202 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (60 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,833,448 people), Elementary & secondary schools (856,166 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (595,858 people), Computer Systems Design (591,780 people), and Banking & related activities (502,786 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 (2023)

Adult Health Nurse
102 degrees awarded
General Music Performance
44 degrees awarded
General Dance
27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oklahoma City University was Adult Health Nurse with 102 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

319

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

551

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 319 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma City University, which is 0.579 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (551).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma City University in Law, which is 0.606 times less than the 99 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma City University in Law, which is 1.65 times more than the 60 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 55% of students graduating from Oklahoma City University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Oklahoma City University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
508 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
98 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oklahoma City University is white (508 degrees awarded). There were 5.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (98 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
343 degrees awarded
White Male
165 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oklahoma City University is white female (343 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (165 degrees).

Operations

Oklahoma City University has an endowment valued at nearly $188M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 50M (26.6%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Oklahoma City University had a total salary expenditure of 77.3M. Oklahoma City University employs 74 Assistant professors, 60 Professors and 38 Associate professors. Most academics at Oklahoma City University are Female Assistant professor (43), Male Professor (38), and Male Assistant professor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma City University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 74 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 56 employees, and Management with 48 employees.

Endowment

$188M

2023 Endowment

30.5%

growth from 2022

Oklahoma City University has an endowment valued at about $188M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Oklahoma City University grew 30.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $138M higher 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 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 Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$36.2M

2023 Salaries

1.46%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Oklahoma City University paid a median of $36.2M in salaries, which represents 46.8% of their overall expenditure ($77.3M) and a 1.46% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.292% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.443% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.7M

Instructional Salaries

190

Number of Employees

In 2023, Oklahoma City University paid a total of $13.7M to 190 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

74 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

74 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oklahoma City University were Assistant professor with 74 employees, Professor with 60 employees, and Associate professor with 38 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma City University were Office and Administrative Support with 74 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 56 employees, and Management with 48 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oklahoma City University was Female Assistant professor with 43 employees, Male Professor with 38 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 31 employees.

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

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