Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
Total undergraduates: |
1,804 |
Full-time undergraduates: |
1,609 |
Part-time undergraduates: |
195 |
Total graduate students: |
1,183 |
Full-time graduate students: |
780 |
Part-time graduate students: |
403 |
Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southwest |
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
47% |
First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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2.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
0.6% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
4.7% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
11.8% | Hispanic/Latino |
0.6% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | 67.7% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
8.4% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | 3.7% | Nonresident Alien |
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Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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2.8% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
2.2% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
5.7% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
9.1% | Hispanic/Latino |
0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | 61.3% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
7.5% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
11.2% | Nonresident Alien |
0.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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Campus size: |
104 acres |
City or town school is located in: |
Oklahoma City |
Population of city/town: |
610,613 |
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campus in Singapore. |
Online campus map: |
www.okcu.edu/campus/ visitors/map |
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Institution offers housing: |
yes |
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (62%)
- women's dorms
- men's dorms
- fraternity housing
- single-student apartments (38%)
- married-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students
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Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
89% |
Percent of students who live in school housing: |
32% |
Percent of students who live off campus: |
68% |
Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried students under age 21 not living near campus with relatives. |
Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
378 |
Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
School has a library on campus: |
yes |
Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. Film collection. Law, listening, and art libraries. History center. |
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Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art gallery. |
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Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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Services for students with disabilities: |
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tutors, reader services, special housing |
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Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
98% |
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Number of social fraternities on campus: |
3 |
Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
2 |
Percent of men who join fraternities: |
10% |
Number of social sororities on campus: |
4 |
Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
3 |
Percent of women who join sororities: |
25% |
Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, television station |
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School newspaper(s): |
The Campus, published weekly |
Number of honor societies: |
19 |
Total number of registered organizations: |
75 |
Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Student Union, Catholic Student Union, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Wesley Foundation, Generation Blessed Gospel Choir, Latter-day Saints, SAFE, Spirit of Grace Liturgical Dance Company, Muslim Student Organization |
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Minority student organizations: |
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Association of Indian Students, Black Student Association, Hispanic Student Association, Native American Society, Multi-Cultural Student Association, Sisterhood of African American Students, Student African American Brotherhood, Indian Student Organization, NAACP, TESOL |
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International student organizations: |
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International Student Organization; Asian American, Chinese, Indonesian, Korean, Taiwanese, and Thai Student Associations |
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Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Students of Arts Management, Habitat for Humanity, Amnesty International, Young Democrats, College Republicans, Blue Key, Center for Student Leadership, Film Makers Guild, International Justice Mission, Military Infinity Group, National Alliance for Mental Health, OCU Leads, OCU OPERAtions, OCUpella, OCU Pep Dances, OCU Rhythms, Screen Writers Guild, Intercollegiate Legislature; Student Oklahoma Education, Collegiate Oklahoma Music Educators, and Financial Management Associations; Visual Arts and Accounting Societies; art, tap, marketing/management, entrepreneurship, philosophy, and psychology clubs |
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School has an athletic program: |
yes |
Athletic director: |
Jim Abbott, Director of Athletics |
Athletic department's mailing address: |
Director of Athletics, Jim Abbott, Oklahoma City University, 2501 North Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, |
School colors: |
royal and white |
School mascot: |
Starsky the Ram |
Athletic conference memberships: |
NAIA, Sooner Athletic Conference |
Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
Men's baseball | yes | NAIA |
Men's basketball | yes | NAIA |
Men's cheerleading | yes | |
Men's cross-country | yes | |
Men's golf | yes | NAIA |
Men's soccer | yes | NAIA |
Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NAIA |
Men's wrestling | yes | NAIA |
Women's basketball | yes | NAIA |
Women's canoe and kayak | no | |
Women's cheerleading | yes | |
Women's cross-country | yes | NAIA |
Women's golf | yes | NAIA |
Women's soccer | yes | NAIA |
Women's softball | yes | NAIA |
Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NAIA |
Women's volleyball | yes | NAIA |
Women's wrestling | yes | NAIA |
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Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
13% |
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
12% |
Athletic facilities: |
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baseball field, boathouse; activity and wellness centers; soccer and softball fields |
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Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, dodgeball, flag football, kickball, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball |
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Club sports for men: |
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sailing |
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Club sports for women: |
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sailing |
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Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
Nearest international airport: |
Oklahoma City (6 miles) |
Nearest other airport: |
Tulsa (97 miles) |
Nearest passenger train service: |
Oklahoma City (7 miles) |
Nearest passenger bus service: |
Oklahoma City (4 miles) |
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Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
15% |
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
16% immediately, 32% within 3 years of graduation |
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Maryville University, Oklahoma City university, Oklahoma State University, Southern Methodist University, Southern Nazarene University, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. |
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List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Devon Energy Corporation, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Integris Health Incorporated. |
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List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Shawntel Smith, Miss America 1996
- Kristin Chenoweth, Tony Award Winner and Actor
- Chris Harrison, Television Series Host.
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