Oklahoma Christian University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,550

2023 Average Net Price

$21,810

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

97.1%

1,367 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,743

76.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

55.2%

283 Graduates

About

Oklahoma Christian University is a higher education institution located in Oklahoma County, OK. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Oklahoma Christian University were General Computer Engineering (85 degrees awarded), General Engineering (74 degrees), and Management Science (20 degrees).

In 2023, 676 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oklahoma Christian University. 49.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (321 degrees), 7.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (44 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma Christian University is $24,550, which is $−25 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oklahoma Christian University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 468 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma Christian University is $24,550, which is $25 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,810.

In 2023, 86% of undergraduate students attending Oklahoma Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,550

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Oklahoma Christian University was $24,550. The cost of tuition at Oklahoma Christian University is $−25 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Oklahoma Christian University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,810

2023 Value

7.77%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Oklahoma Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,810. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Oklahoma Christian University grew by 7.77%.

This chart compares the average net price of Oklahoma Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,280

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oklahoma Christian University was of $8,280 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.81% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Oklahoma Christian University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Oklahoma Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.37% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Oklahoma Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oklahoma Christian University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 468 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Oklahoma Christian University received 1,367 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 16.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,367 applicants, 1,327 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.1% acceptance rate.

There were 2,743 students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University in 2023. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oklahoma Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,327

Accepted Out of 1,367

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oklahoma Christian University was 97.1% (1,327 admissions from 1,367 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 96%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 16.3%, while admissions declined by 15.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Oklahoma Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

25%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

25% of enrolled first-time students at Oklahoma Christian University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Oklahoma Christian University had a total enrollment of 2,743 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma Christian University is 2,109 students and the part-time enrollment is 634. This means that 76.9% of students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.2% White, 13.2% Asian, 12.2% Black or African American, 8.49% Hispanic or Latino, 6.82% Two or More Races, 2.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0365% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.4%), followed by White Male (28.9%) and Black or African American Female (7.85%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (45.9%), followed by Asian Female (17.7%) and White Male (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oklahoma Christian University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,743 students. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma Christian University is 2,109 and the part-time enrollment is 634. This means that 76.9% of students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Oklahoma Christian University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Oklahoma Christian University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Oklahoma Christian University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Oklahoma Christian University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,541 enrolled students
Asian
361 enrolled students
Black or African American
334 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma Christian University is 56.2% White, 13.2% Asian, 12.2% Black or African American, 8.49% Hispanic or Latino, 6.82% Two or More Races, 2.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0365% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 10 fewer women than men received degrees from Oklahoma Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oklahoma Christian University is white (321 degrees awarded). There were 7.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (44 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Oklahoma Christian University is General Computer Engineering (85 degrees awarded), followed by General Engineering (74 degrees) and Management Science (20 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Oklahoma Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (195 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (18 degrees), and Theology (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oklahoma Christian University are Software developers (484,942 people), Other managers (405,977 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (361,289 people), Civil engineers (298,711 people), and Mechanical engineers (215,557 people).

The most specialized majors at Oklahoma Christian University in 2023 are Engineering (195 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (18 degrees), Theology (9 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (84 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oklahoma Christian University are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Oklahoma Christian University are Engineering (195 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (18 degrees), Theology (9 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (84 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oklahoma Christian University are Computer Systems Design (975,452 people), Elementary & secondary schools (784,393 people), Construction (682,930 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (613,484 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (558,138 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Oklahoma Christian University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
46 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
39 degrees awarded
Commercial & Advertising Art
29 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oklahoma Christian University was Registered Nursing with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Oklahoma Christian University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

343

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

333

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 343 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Christian University, which is 1.03 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (333).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Oklahoma Christian University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Christian University in General Computer Engineering, which is 3.65 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Christian University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.65 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 42% of students graduating from Oklahoma Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Oklahoma Christian University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
321 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
44 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oklahoma Christian University is white (321 degrees awarded). There were 7.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (44 degrees).

0.74% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
173 degrees awarded
White Male
148 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oklahoma Christian University is white female (173 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (148 degrees).

Operations

Oklahoma Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $49.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 763k (1.53%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Oklahoma Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 53.3M. Oklahoma Christian University employs 31 Professors, 30 Assistant professors and 21 Associate professors. Most academics at Oklahoma Christian University are Male Professor (22), Male Associate professor (16), and Male Assistant professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 59 employees, Management, with 32 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Endowment

$49.7M

2023 Endowment

1.19%

decline from 2022

Oklahoma Christian University has an endowment valued at about $49.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Oklahoma Christian University declined 1.19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $0 approximately the same as than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Oklahoma Christian University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.5M

2023 Salaries

12%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Oklahoma Christian University paid a median of $21.5M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($53.3M) and a 12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.83% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.09M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Oklahoma Christian University paid a total of $6.09M to 93 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University were Professor with 31 employees, Assistant professor with 30 employees, and Associate professor with 21 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees, Management with 32 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oklahoma Christian University was Male Professor with 22 employees, Male Associate professor with 16 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Oklahoma Christian University.

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