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#17 Best colleges for NAIA athletes in AmericaOklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $22,857 a year
Median debt at graduation: $20,835 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for NAIA athletes in America#17 of 221
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#176 of 1,046
- Best small colleges in America#202 of 906
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#212 of 950
- Best colleges for nursing in America#253 of 1,068
- Best colleges for accounting in America#273 of 1,132
In Oklahoma
- Best small colleges in Oklahoma#1 of 11
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Oklahoma#2 of 17
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Oklahoma#3 of 21
- Best colleges in Oklahoma#4 of 23
- Best colleges for business in Oklahoma#4 of 23
- Best colleges for psychology in Oklahoma#4 of 23
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- Best colleges for music in Oklahoma#4 of 20
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- Best colleges for accounting in Oklahoma#4 of 18
- Best colleges for nursing in Oklahoma#4 of 17
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Oklahoma#4 of 16
- Best colleges for art and design in Oklahoma#4 of 15
- Best colleges for marketing in Oklahoma#4 of 14
- Best test-optional colleges in Oklahoma#4 of 14
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.65%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,177 · ACT 24
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$15,051
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $47,247 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,447 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 34% · Women 66% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 27% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 57% |
| Total students | 2,763 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $22,857 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $47,247 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $20,835 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 65% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 61% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 69% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 72% |
| First-year retention | 84% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $54,655 |
| Admission rate | 77% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $55 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,017 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 24% |
| Average SAT | 1177 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540–650 |
| SAT math | 510–610 |
| ACT composite | 21–27 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Nursing | |
| Secondary education | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Theatre | |
| Music | |
| Dance |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Arts management, Biology, Business (general), Business administration, Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Chemistry, Computer engineering, Computing and information science, Criminal justice, Design, Economics, English, Film and video, Finance, Fine arts, History, Journalism, Liberal arts, Managerial economics, Marketing, Mathematics, Natural resources and conservation, Other philosophy and religious studies, Philosophy, Physical Sciences, Physics, Political science, Psychology, Public relations, Religious studies, Romance languages, Sociology, Teacher education.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Education | |
| Biology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 5% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 10% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $11,664 |
| Sports | NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 11 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 11%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 58%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $72,497IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 83% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)About 8 miles away |
| Town population | 697,125Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | Oklahoma CityIn or next to this city |
| Typical weather | 39°F in January · 84°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Oklahoma City Post Airport, OK, about 7 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 1.35 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.34 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 2.36 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1.01 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Oklahoma City University’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 29% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Oklahoma City University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $22,857 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Oklahoma City University?
- Oklahoma City University admitted 77% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Oklahoma City University’s graduates do?
- 65% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $54,655; the median federal debt at graduation is $20,835.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 207458
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): United Methodist
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