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Oklahoma City University

Private nonprofit 4-year · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · 1,514 undergradsUnited MethodistTest-optional

Campus of Oklahoma City University
Photo: Matthew Rutledge (rutlo), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission8 in 10 get in77% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$36,514a year · sticker $51,235
Graduation rate
56%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$62,267median per year · debt $20,500
Report card how grades work
B-Overall value
DCost
DPrice for low incomes
BGraduation
BEarnings

Oklahoma City University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with 1,514 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, costs an average of $36,514 a year after grants and graduates 56% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Oklahoma City University acceptance rate and admissions

Oklahoma City University admitted 77% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
1050 to 1260
4001600
ACT composite
21 to 27
136

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 540 to 650, math 510 to 610). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

Oklahoma City University application deadlines 2026-27

RoundDeadline
Rolling admissionApplications reviewed as they arrive

Application fee through the Common App: $55 for U.S. applicants ($60 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Oklahoma City University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

Oklahoma City University tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$35,648
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$11,664
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$51,235
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$36,514

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $36,514 a year after grants and scholarships, $14,721 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$31,364
$30,001 to $48,000$31,143
$48,001 to $75,000$36,234
$75,001 to $110,000$40,585
Over $110,000$43,022

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Oklahoma City University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Oklahoma City University graduation rate, earnings and debt

56%
finished within 6 years
84%
came back for year two
29%
get a Pell Grant
  • 56% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $62,267 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $20,500 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Oklahoma City University$62,267
Oklahoma median, private nonprofit 4-year$54,308
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

Oklahoma City University$20,500
Oklahoma median$21,875
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 33% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Oklahoma City University majors and what graduates earn

Oklahoma City University awarded bachelor's degrees in 32 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($85,736).

Nursing$85,736
Teacher education by subject$45,219
Kinesiology and exercise science$45,199
Theater$41,540
Music$35,621
Dance$34,105
All 32 majors at Oklahoma City University
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Nursing95$78,640$85,736$15,000
Teacher education by subject29$39,927$45,219$23,250
Kinesiology and exercise science7n/a$45,199n/a
Theater38$32,075$41,540$24,250
Music55$26,090$35,621$23,875
Dance44$28,513$34,105$27,000
Psychology11n/an/an/a
Business/Managerial Economics9n/an/an/a
Liberal arts and general studies8n/an/an/a
Accounting8n/an/an/a
Business administration7n/an/an/a
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences6n/an/an/a
Finance6n/an/an/a
Journalism5n/an/an/a
Computer and information sciences5n/an/an/a
Biology5n/an/an/a
Graphic and industrial design4n/an/an/a
Criminal justice3n/an/an/a
Political science3n/an/an/a
Marketing3n/an/an/a
Public relations and advertising2n/an/an/a
English2n/an/an/a
Philosophy2n/an/an/a
Religious studies2n/an/an/a
Chemistry2n/an/an/a
Film and photography2n/an/an/a
Arts management2n/an/an/a
Biochemistry and molecular biology1n/an/an/a
Teacher education by grade level0n/an/an/a
Romance languages0n/an/an/a
Mathematics0n/an/an/a
Fine and studio arts0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Oklahoma City University

19 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 19 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
LawProfessional doctorate134$59,395$152,856
Business administrationMaster's47$97,345$34,259
Computer and information sciencesMaster's44n/an/a
Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more)Master's30$120,597$161,029
NursingDoctoral30$127,965$84,927
Physical and occupational therapyDoctoral27n/a$180,514
MusicMaster's19$42,289n/a
Clinical and counseling psychologyMaster's17n/an/a
NursingMaster's13n/an/a
SociologyMaster's10$49,574n/a
AccountingMaster's9$67,934n/a
Data analyticsMaster's5n/an/a
Legal Professions and Studies, OtherMaster's4n/an/a
Clinical and counseling psychologyDoctoral4n/an/a
CriminologyMaster's3n/an/a
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesMaster's0n/an/a
Criminal justiceMaster's0n/an/a
TheaterMaster's0n/a$124,534
NursingProfessional doctorate0n/an/a

Students and location

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Oklahoma City University?

Oklahoma City University admitted 77% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Oklahoma City University cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $35,648. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $36,514 a year in 2024-25.

What SAT score do you need for Oklahoma City University?

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 540 to 650 in reading and writing and 510 to 610 in math, and 21 to 27 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is Oklahoma City University test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Oklahoma City University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Oklahoma City University?

56% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Oklahoma City University graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $62,267 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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