Oklahoma City University - Overview

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Oklahoma City University is a coeducational, urban private university located in Oklahoma City, in the Midtown district. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts and sciences disciplines. OCU is the only Oklahoma institution listed in the top tier of the regional, master's-level university category by U.S. News and World Report magazine. It is also listed in "America's Best Christian Colleges" & "100 Best College Buys

More than 60 undergraduate majors; 12 graduate degrees (including a law degree and the M.B.A.), and the Adult Studies Program for working adults to earn a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degreeService learning opportunities across the curriculum; University Honors Program; OCULEADS, a scholarship and leadership program; Center for Interpersonal Studies through Film and Literature; Washington Semester Program; study abroad programs.

More than 2,100 undergraduate students and 1,700 graduate students from 46 states and 49 foreign countries More than $10 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 percent of students receive academic, merit, performance or need-based financial aid.

Student/faculty ratio of 11:1 and class sizes of about 17 for freshmen and 13 for upperclassmen104 park-like acres in the heart of Oklahoma City, just minutes from a diverse range of educational, social, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The OCU Stars have won 35 national NAIA championships, including the 2008 NAIA Division I men's basketball championship.More than $10 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 percent of students receive academic, merit, performance or need-based financial aid.

Mission Statement
Oklahoma City University embraces the United Methodist tradition of scholarship and service and welcomes all faiths in a culturally rich community that is dedicated to student welfare and success. Men and women pursue academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum that focuses on students' intellectual, moral, and spiritual development to prepare them to become effective leaders in service to their communities.

Location & Facilities

Oklahoma City University provides four distinctive living and learning communities for undergraduates where you'll find both private time and numerous opportunities to get connected to campus activities—and build your own home away from home.

OCU offers both coed and same-gender facilities. Meal plans are required in each of the undergraduate facilities.

FRESHMEN & UPPERCLASSMEN HOUSING

• Centennial Residence Hall is an exciting addition to on-campus housing. The hall is a coed facility for freshmen and upperclassmen.
• Banning Hall is OCU's coed honors hall, offering housing for freshmen and upperclassmen honors students.
• Walker Hall is OCU's women's hall, offering housing for freshmen and upperclassmen women.
• Smith Hall is OCU's men's hall, offering housing for freshmen and upperclassmen men.
• No matter where you choose to live, you'll have all the amenities for the good life at college: high speed Internet access, laundry, big screen TV, microwaves, and games like pool and table tennis.
• If you're under 21 and not living with an adult guardian, you must live on campus. Don't think of it as a rule; think of it as an invitation to live the good life at Oklahoma City University!

GRADUATE, LAW & UPPERCLASSMAN HOUSING

If you're an upperclassman, you can enjoy the freedom and amenities of independent apartment-living at University Manor and Cokesbury Court.

AMENITY RENTALS

MicroFridge Rentals: Rent or purchase the 3-in-1 MicroFridge and help protect the environment. OCU endorses the MicroFridge 3-in-1 unit due to its Safe Plug circuit protection and because it uses less energy. Rent or buy now and it will be in your room when you arrive. Additionally, OCU students can rent or buy bedding, linens, laptop locks, and safes.