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Oklahoma City University
Most applicants get into Oklahoma City University — 77% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Oklahoma City University sits in Oklahoma City proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $85,736 four years out. Faculty pay averages $93,660 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,514 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 20 and 26 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Oklahoma City University's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Oklahoma City University is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Oklahoma City University's submitters' middle half scored 20–26 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Oklahoma City University received 1,432 applications and admitted 1,008 (70.4%), with 375 enrolling.
How Oklahoma City University compares
| Oklahoma City University | Oklahoma median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 77% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,648 | $9,797 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,655 | $46,116 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Oklahoma City University student earns $54,655 — 19% above the Oklahoma median of $46,116 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Oklahoma City University lists tuition at $35,648 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Oklahoma City University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $35,648 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,514 undergraduates, Oklahoma City University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
64.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 35% don't — ask a Oklahoma City University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Oklahoma City University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,736 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,219 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,199 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $41,540 |
| Music | $35,621 |
| Dance | $34,105 |
Median earnings for these 6 Oklahoma City University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,655 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 34 additional Oklahoma City University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Oklahoma City University?
The middle 50% of Oklahoma City University's submitters earned ACT composites of 20–26; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Oklahoma City University's acceptance rate?
70.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,008 admitted from 1,432 applicants.
How much does Oklahoma City University cost?
At Oklahoma City University, published tuition is $35,648 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Oklahoma City University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Oklahoma City University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,655 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Oklahoma
- University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus — 76.6% admitted
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus — 75% admitted
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University — 65.5% admitted
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma — 65.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.