Oklahoma Christian University

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Edmond, OK
  • 0 reviews
#5 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

Overview

Total enrollment

2,851
Oklahoma Christian University overview
  • Location Edmond, Oklahoma
  • Website oc.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Large City
  • Religious Affiliation Churches of Christ
Oklahoma Christian University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Oklahoma Christian University sits on a suburban 200-acre campus in Edmond, Oklahoma, located approximately 15 minutes north of downtown Oklahoma City. Established in 1950 as Central Christian College, the private, religious institution maintains its affiliation with the Churches of Christ while offering undergraduate and graduate programs across five academic colleges. The university specializes in engineering, business, education, and biblical studies programs, with engineering being particularly well-regarded in the region. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing options including traditional residence halls and apartment-style accommodations. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Eagles, participating in the Lone Star Conference.

Ratings

OC is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    5 out of 10
  • Resources
    2 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    2 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
Oklahoma Christian University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1010/1270
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/26
  • GPA 3.62

Acceptance Rate

96.5%
Oklahoma Christian University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 36.1%
  • Application Fee $25

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$27,180
Costs for Oklahoma Christian University
Fee Cost
Tuition $27,180
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $1,380
Room and Board $9,120
Budget for Other Expenses $3,980
Total One Year Cost $42,860

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

45% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Oklahoma Christian University are Education, Business, and Engineering. 18% of students major in Education, 18% in Business, and 11% in Engineering.

  • Education 18%
  • Business 18%
  • Engineering 11%
  • Communication 8%
  • Biology 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207324.

GPA calculator: Oklahoma Christian University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026