Oklahoma Christian University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,800

5.09% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$22,391

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

96.5%

1,186 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,851

73.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

55.5%

252 Graduates

About

Oklahoma Christian University is a higher education institution located in Oklahoma County, OK. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Oklahoma Christian University were Registered Nursing (130 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (32 degrees), and Computer Science (19 degrees).

In 2024, 794 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oklahoma Christian University. 52% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (363 degrees), 7.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (46 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma Christian University is $25,800, which is $512 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma Christian University is $25,800, which is $512 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,391.

In 2024, 88% of undergraduate students attending Oklahoma Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,800

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Oklahoma Christian University was $25,800. The cost of tuition at Oklahoma Christian University is $512 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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

Average Net Price

$22,391

2024 Value

2.66%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Oklahoma Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,391. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Oklahoma Christian University grew by 2.66%.

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

$8,680

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oklahoma Christian University was of $8,680 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.83% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. 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 by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Oklahoma Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.33% with respect to 2023, when 86% 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.

Admissions

Oklahoma Christian University received 1,186 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 13.2% annual growth. Out of those 1,186 applicants, 1,145 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,851 students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University in 2024. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oklahoma Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 36.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,145

Accepted Out of 1,186

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oklahoma Christian University was 96.5% (1,145 admissions from 1,186 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 97.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 13.2%, while admissions declined by 13.7%.

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

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

19% of enrolled first-time students at Oklahoma Christian 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 Christian University had a total enrollment of 2,851 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma Christian University is 2,085 students and the part-time enrollment is 766. This means that 73.1% of students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58% White, 12.8% Black or African American, 9.68% Asian, 9.26% Hispanic or Latino, 6.94% Two or More Races, 2.07% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.105% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.7%), followed by White Male (29.6%) and Black or African American Female (7.46%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (35.7%), followed by Asian Female (16.3%) and White Female (16.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oklahoma Christian University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,851 students. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma Christian University is 2,085 and the part-time enrollment is 766. This means that 73.1% of students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% 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

73%

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 Christian University was 73%. 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 (2024)

White
1,655 enrolled students
Black or African American
366 enrolled students
Asian
276 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma Christian University is 58% White, 12.8% Black or African American, 9.68% Asian, 9.26% Hispanic or Latino, 6.94% Two or More Races, 2.07% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.105% 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 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 32 more women than men received degrees from Oklahoma Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oklahoma Christian University is white (363 degrees awarded). There were 7.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (46 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Oklahoma Christian University is Registered Nursing (130 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (32 degrees) and Computer Science (19 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (228 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (23 degrees), and Theology (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,559,855 people), Secondary school teachers (528,943 people), Software developers (524,755 people), Other managers (488,240 people), and Physicians (444,125 people).

The most specialized majors at Oklahoma Christian University in 2024 are Engineering (228 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (23 degrees), Theology (7 degrees), Biology (33 degrees), and Education (58 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Podiatrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Oklahoma Christian University are Engineering (228 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (23 degrees), Theology (7 degrees), Biology (33 degrees), and Education (58 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (2,909,772 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (677,361 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (633,892 people), Computer Systems Design (576,309 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (491,980 people).

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.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

52 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Oklahoma Christian University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 52 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

381

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

413

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 381 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Christian University, which is 0.923 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (413).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 97 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Christian University in General Computer Engineering, which is 4.22 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 114 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Christian University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.13 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 47% of students graduating from Oklahoma Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
363 degrees awarded
Black or African American
46 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oklahoma Christian University is white (363 degrees awarded). There were 7.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (46 degrees).

0.252% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
211 degrees awarded
White Male
152 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oklahoma Christian University is white female (211 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (152 degrees).

Operations

Oklahoma Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $50.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 295k (0.585%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Oklahoma Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 53.2M. Oklahoma Christian University employs 31 Professors, 23 Assistant professors and 18 Associate professors. Most academics at Oklahoma Christian University are Male Professor (22), Female Assistant professor (14), and Male Associate professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 61 employees, Management, with 35 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

Endowment

$50.5M

2024 Endowment

1.55%

growth from 2023

Oklahoma Christian University has an endowment valued at about $50.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Oklahoma Christian University grew 1.55% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.85M 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.

Salary Expenditure

$21.8M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Oklahoma Christian University paid a median of $21.8M in salaries, which represents 41% of their overall expenditure ($53.2M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$5.45M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Oklahoma Christian University paid a total of $5.45M to 81 employees working as instructors, which represents 25% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 61 employees, Management with 35 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

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