# Oklahoma Christian University

Private nonprofit college in Edmond, OK. IPEDS ID 207324.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oklahoma-christian-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/oklahoma-christian-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 97% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $21,872 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 56%; beats 79% of OK colleges and 53% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $49,203; beats 72% of OK colleges and 38% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,818 |
| 30-48k | $18,908 |
| 48-75k | $18,849 |
| 75-110k | $23,184 |
| 110k+ | $27,472 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.23 years on average (44% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $49,203 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,818 | $75,370 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $18,908 | $79,981 | 4.8 years |
| 48-75k | $18,849 | $79,731 | 4.8 years |
| 75-110k | $23,184 | $98,068 | 5.8 years |
| 110k+ | $27,472 | $116,207 | 6.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $39,106
- Tuition and fees: $27,180
- Housing and meals: $8,680; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 500–640; SAT math: 510–630; ACT: 19–26 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,367 applicants, 1,327 admitted, 323 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 97%, ACT 19–26 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 97%, ACT 19–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (50 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | not reported | $87,701 | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,764 | $85,881 | $23,000 |
| Accounting | not reported | $73,871 | not reported |
| Nursing | $69,180 | $70,909 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $40,447 | $58,241 | $21,500 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $31,466 | $56,958 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $47,801 | $48,101 | $27,000 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | $45,738 | not reported |
| Communications | $28,582 | $40,001 | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | $39,356 | $26,050 |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | $61,272 | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,564 | not reported | $21,500 |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $82,920 (Oklahoma City, OK), $82,920 (OK), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage $96,930 (Oklahoma City, OK), $101,850 (OK), $104,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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