Oklahoma Christian University Data & Information Overview
If you want to know more about Oklahoma Christian University, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource. If you’re interested in learning more about a particular stat, just click on its tile to go to a new page that covers the topic more in-depth. Also, you can jump to any section of this page by clicking one of the links below.- Rankings
- Admission and Acceptance
- Faculty
- Retention and Graduation Rates
- Diversity
- Cost
- Student Debt
- Average Earnings
- Location
- Majors
- Online Learning
How Well Is Oklahoma Christian University Ranked?
2023 Rankings
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Oklahoma Christian University was awarded 94 badges in the 2023 rankings. The highest ranked major at the school is adult and continuing education.
Overall Quality
According to College Factual's 2023 analysis, OC is ranked #1,152 out of 2,241 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This is an improvement over the previous year, when OC held the #1,501 spot on the Best Overall Colleges list.
Out of the 32 colleges in Oklahoma, OC is ranked at #9.
See all of the rankings for Oklahoma Christian University.
Is It Hard to Get Into OC?
Acceptance Rate
If you're applying to Oklahoma Christian University you'll face some tough competition, since the school's acceptance rate is only 61%. Definitely don't wait until the last minute to submit your application, since applying early may be in your favor.
Average Test Scores
About 27% of students accepted to OC submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 630. Math scores were between 520 and 620.
Learn more about Oklahoma Christian University admissions.
Oklahoma Christian University Faculty
Student to Faculty Ratio
The student to faculty ratio at Oklahoma Christian University is about average at 15 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
Percent of Full-Time Faculty
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Oklahoma Christian University is 50%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
Retention and Graduation Rates at Oklahoma Christian University
Freshmen Retention Rate
Oklahoma Christian University has a freshmen retention rate of 78%. That's a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It's also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
Graduation Rate
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At OC the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 41%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Oklahoma Christian University.
Oklahoma Christian University Undergraduate Student Diversity
During the 2017-2018 academic year, there were 1,755 undergraduates at OC with 1,538 being full-time and 217 being part-time.
How Much Does Oklahoma Christian University Cost?
The overall average net price of OC is $16,177. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.Net Price by Income Group for OC
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11,007 | $15,534 | $17,068 | $18,904 | $16,960 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.Note that the net price is typically less than the published for a school. For more information on the sticker price of OC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Student Loan Debt
It's not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At OC, approximately 58% of students took out student loans averaging $7,052 a year. That adds up to $28,208 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at OC is 4.8%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.
Get more details about paying for Oklahoma Christian University.
How Much Money Do OC Graduates Make?
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor's degree from OC make about $43,503 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is right on par with the average college graduate's salary of $42,485 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Oklahoma Christian University make the most money.
Location of Oklahoma Christian University
Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life.Get more details about the location of Oklahoma Christian University.
Contact details for OC are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2501 E Memorial Rd, Edmond, OK 73013 |
| Phone: | 405-425-5000 |
| Website: | www.oc.edu/ |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/oklahomachristian |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/okchristian |
Oklahoma Christian University Majors
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 56 majors graduated from Oklahoma Christian University. Of these students, 335 received undergraduate degrees and 183 graduated with a master's or doctor's degree. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.| Most Popular Majors | Bachelor’s Degrees | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 49 | $56,096 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 31 | $27,927 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 19 | $58,287 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 17 | NA |
| General Biology | 17 | NA |
| Computer Science | 16 | NA |
| Accounting | 15 | $54,139 |
| Marketing | 15 | NA |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 14 | NA |
| Electrical Engineering | 14 | NA |
Online Learning at OC
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
In 2019-2020, 856 students took at least one online class at Oklahoma Christian University. This is an increase from the 621 students who took online classes the previous year.
| Year | Took at Least One Online Class | Took All Classes Online |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 856 | 315 |
| 2018-2019 | 621 | 163 |
| 2017-2018 | 475 | 131 |
| 2016-2017 | 545 | 160 |
| 2015-2016 | 613 | 186 |
Learn more about online learning at Oklahoma Christian University.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
- National Center for Education Statistics
- College Scorecard
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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