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Oklahoma Christian University Profile
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Mission
Oklahoma Christian University is a higher learning community that transforms lives for Christian faith, scholarship, and service.
University History
What began in 1950 as Central Christian College (with an enrollment of 97) has grown into a comprehensive Christian university serving more than 2,000 students. Affiliated with the churches of Christ, Oklahoma Christian welcomes all students who respect the university’s commitment to academic and spiritual excellence and who respect the academic and spiritual pursuits of their fellow students.
Location and Campus
Oklahoma Christian University’s 240-acre campus is located in northeast Oklahoma City, the state capital of Oklahoma. The institution borders the city of Edmond. Students enjoy the academic, cultural and recreational benefits of a big city in a safe, comfortable suburban atmosphere.
- Designated by Princeton Review as a Best Midwestern College.
- One of only two members of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities with ABET national accreditation for three engineering programs.
- Ranked 17th among the 50 most unwired college campuses by Intel Corporation.
- Included in the Center for Student Opportunity’s inaugural College Access and Opportunity Guidebook highlighting institutions committed access, opportunity, and success for the traditionally underserved.
- Named by the John Templeton Foundation as an institution that inspires students to lead ethical and civic-minded lives in its guide, Colleges That Encourage Character Development.
Academic Points of Pride
- 90 percent of students who apply to medical schools are accepted (100 percent acceptance for those participating in undergraduate research).
- School of Business Administration students consistently earn the highest pass rate on the CPA exam of all represented Oklahoma colleges and universities.
- 100 percent of history and political science students who apply to graduate and law schools are accepted.
- 100 percent of language and literature students who apply to graduate schools are accepted.
- 100 percent job placement rate for School of Education graduates.
- 100 percent of School of Education graduates pass the mandatory statewide qualifying exams.
- National History Honor Society named “Best Chapter” of all U.S. universities with 3,000 or fewer students for the 13th straight year.
Accreditation
- Oklahoma Christian University: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- School of Business Administration: Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
- School of Education: National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
- School of Engineering: ABET
- Department of Music: National Association of Schools of Music
- Nursing Program: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Accreditation
- Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
- Christian Higher Education Foundation
- Oklahoma Independent Colleges and Universities
- 105 full-time faculty.
- 100 percent Christian.
- 72 percent hold terminal degree.
- 15-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio.
- 71 percent of classes contain less than 30 students.
Undergraduate Areas of Study
14 academic departments operate in one of three colleges (academic divisions): the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Biblical Studies, and the College of Professional Studies. Students choose from more than 60 majors and 30 additional areas of study.
Graduate Areas of Study
Graduate degrees include the Master of Arts in Ministry, the Master of Divinity, the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Engineering.
Library Resources
The Tom & Ada Beam Library contains more than 110,000 books and media, almost 30,000 electronic books, and access to more than 8,000 periodicals in electronic or print format.
- Every fulltime student receives an Apple laptop computer and their choice of an iPhone or iPod touch. Click here for more information about the Apple initiative.
- Wireless Internet access throughout campus.
- Information Technology’s Help Desk provides more than 60 hours per week of staffed office hours plus 24/7 online support. IT responds to support requests with same day resolution in most cases.
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,161
- Undergraduate: 1,904
- Graduate: 257
- 51 percent women, 49 percent men
- Countries represented: 30
- States represented: 45
- Undergraduate students from:
- Oklahoma: 39 percent
- Texas: 21 percent
- Kansas: 5 percent
- Colorado: 5 percent
- Missouri: 3 percent
- California: 2 percent
- Other states and countries: 25 percent
- Undergraduate ethnic minorities: 22 percent
- 60 student organizations.
- Almost 1,000 students compete in 16 intramural sports.
- 80 percent of students live on campus.
- Recently completed $34 million housing project. Almost 1,800 living spaces available on campus in 11 residence halls and nine apartment complexes; more than 850 new or renovated spaces available.
- 20 study abroad and off-campus learning options, including the following institutional programs:
- European Fall Program
- Pacific Rim Fall Program
- European Summer Program
- HonduraServe Healthcare Missions Program
- Ibaraki (Japan) Long-Term Exchange
- Korea Long-Term Exchange
- Latin American Program
- About 120 students participate in study abroad programs each year.
- 25 percent of graduating seniors have participated in a study abroad program.
- More than 1,100 undergraduate students (60 percent) involved in ongoing service and ministry opportunities.
- More than 40 student service and ministry opportunities.
- 500 students, faculty and staff members participate in mission opportunities each year in more than 30 countries on six continents. Countries served include Australia, Austria, China, Croatia, Germany, Ghana, Honduras, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Rwanda, Switzerland and the United States.
- OC competes in Division I of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
- More than 250 students participate in 13 sports, including baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and track and field.
- OC has won more than 70 national, regional and conference team and individual championships.
- 97 percent of undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid.
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Scholarships and grants
- Institutional: $14,711,652
- Federal: $1,872,464
- State: $756,980
- Other external awards: $898,503
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Self-Help
- Student Loans: $12,219,967
- Parent Loans: $3,100,050
- Work Study: $954,810
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Costs (per year)
- Tuition and Fees: $16,566
- Room and Board: $6,390
University Finances (2007-08)
- Budget: $38 million
- Endowment: $68 million
Fundraising
2007-08- General Scholarship Fund Goal: $1,150,000
- General Scholarship Fund: $1,156,046
- Total Donations: $7,048,979
- General Scholarship Fund: $1,176,191
- Total Donations: $5,831,122
- General Scholarship Fund: $1,109,231
- Total Donations: $4,166,052
- General Scholarship Fund: $1,077,697
- Total Donations: $2,611,436
- General Scholarship Fund: $643,898
- Total Donations: $1,890,082
Contact
2501 East Memorial Road
Box 11000
Oklahoma City, OK 73136
800.877.5010
www.oc.edu
info@oc.edu
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Faculty Facts
Joe Watson, Professor of Engineering, works at OC "to help young people prepare for life." He came to OC following a 29 year career with Texas Instruments, and professional interests include computer architecture, digital system design, and microprocessor applications.
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