Oklahoma City University is a coeducational, urban private, United Methodist university located in the heart of Oklahoma City. OCU has more than 1,700 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students. With a 11:1 student/faculty ratio, the average class size is 17.
Outstanding Programs
More than 70 undergraduate majors, 20 graduate degrees, and four doctoral programs.
Special Opportunities
Service-learning opportunities across the curriculum; University Honors Program; OCULEADS, a scholarship and leadership program; Washington Semester Program; study abroad program; and more!
Experienced Faculty
Professors, not graduate assistants, teach all classes, with 78% of our faculty members holding the highest degrees in their respective fields.
Personalized Attention
Student/faculty ratio of 11:1 and class sizes of about 17 for freshmen and 11 for upperclassmen
Diverse Environment
More than 1,700 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students from 46 states and 45 foreign countries
Active Campus
More than 80 student-led organizations, including seven national fraternities and sororities, our own chapter of Habitat for Humanity, multicultural student associations, student government, and more.
Stellar Athletics
The Stars have won 62 national championships, including the 2015 NAIA Division I women's basketball championship. They maintain an overall GPA of 3.0.
Ideal Location
Our 104 park-like acre campus sits in the heart of Oklahoma City, just minutes from a diverse range of educational, social, cultural and recreational opportunities.
Exceptional Financial Support
More than $34 million awarded annually in academic merit or performance scholarships, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Many other scholarship programs such as the Clara Luper Scholars and the American Indian Scholarship Program offer assistance to our students. More than 90% of students receive academic merit, performance or need-based financial aid.
