# Oklahoma City University

Private nonprofit college in Oklahoma City, OK. IPEDS ID 207458.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oklahoma-city-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/oklahoma-city-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 77% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $22,857 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 65%; beats 88% of OK colleges and 69% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $54,655; beats 76% of OK colleges and 54% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,250

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,187 |
| 30-48k | $18,079 |
| 48-75k | $20,511 |
| 75-110k | $26,803 |
| 110k+ | $29,358 |

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 4.03 years on average (62% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $54,655 (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 | $15,187 | $61,204 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $18,079 | $72,858 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $20,511 | $82,659 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $26,803 | $108,016 | 4.9 years |
| 110k+ | $29,358 | $118,313 | 5.3 years |

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

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $47,247
- Tuition and fees: $35,648
- Housing and meals: $9,602; books: $1,500

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 540–650; SAT math: 510–610; ACT: 21–27 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,432 applicants, 1,008 admitted, 375 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 77%, ACT 21–27 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 70%, ACT 20–26 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (40 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,980 | $85,736 | $27,093 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $34,321 | $45,219 | $26,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $45,199 | not reported |
| Theatre | $20,696 | $41,540 | $27,000 |
| Music | $18,784 | $35,621 | $26,456 |
| Dance | $19,548 | $34,105 | $24,100 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| 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 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | $32,838 |
| Biology | 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 |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | 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.)
- Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher: median wage $50,650 (Oklahoma City, OK), $48,710 (OK), $72,040 (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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