As a top liberal arts & sciences university, Oklahoma City University has led students to their creative edge for more than a century. We are a diverse community of academic achievers, big thinkers, independent spirits, and dedicated artists. At OKCU, students worldwide follow their passions and excel in the sciences, religion, business, nursing, and the performing arts. Discover why Oklahoma City University is such a great place to learn, live, and call home.
Oklahoma City University is a coeducational, urban private university located in Oklahoma City, in the Uptown district. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers various degrees in the liberal arts, fine arts, sciences, and business.
Home to more than 1.2 million Oklahomans and an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, Oklahoma City offers an abundance of the arts, quality healthcare, excellence in education, and more. And it does so without high costs, energy shortages, or traffic congestion. It is a distinctly livable city where you can chase your dreams and still enjoy a rich quality of life.
Oklahoma City University prepares all learners to Create, Lead, and Serve. We provide a diverse, inclusive culture committed to producing graduates who think critically and innovatively, communicate effectively, and use their knowledge and talents to make a local and global impact.
Oklahoma City University will be an innovative academic institution with local impact and global reach and reputation. By providing a student-focused learning environment and an inclusive, values-centered culture that engages the community and the world, Oklahoma City University will be a university of choice for talented and high-potential students, faculty, and staff.
Oklahoma City University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the heart of Oklahoma City.
Undergraduate degree programs are available in arts & sciences, business, nursing, theatre, music, and dance. Graduate degree programs are available in arts & sciences, business, nursing, and music.
Because we offer you an education like no other, Oklahoma City University does all we can to help you cover your costs. We are all about helping both undergraduate and graduate students become whom they want to be.
That's why we do all we can to ease your mind about expenses, so you can focus on choosing a college based on the most critical issue – what it offers you academically – not based on what it costs.
You'll find our commitment to student success in the numbers: We award more than $34 million annually in academic merit scholarships or performance scholarships awards range from $1,000 to $10,000. Oklahoma City University works hard to put together a financial aid package that meets your needs. More than 90 percent of our students are awarded financial aid.
Oklahoma City University is located in the state's capital, Oklahoma City. The moderate climate and central location within the United States make Oklahoma City an ideal place to live and study. With a population of almost 1.3 million, the Oklahoma City metropolitan area is one of America's most vibrant and culturally rich cities. It offers visitors and residents a diverse range of educational, social, recreational, and cultural opportunities.
The largest Asian district in Oklahoma is a five-minute walk from campus. Shopping malls, downtown Oklahoma City, lakes, cinemas, entertainment, and the Chesapeake Energy Arena, home of Oklahoma City's NBA team the "Thunder", are only minutes away from campus. Oklahoma City also offers one of the lowest living costs in the United States.
As a top liberal arts & sciences university, Oklahoma City University has led students to their creative edge for more than a century. We are a diverse community of academic achievers, big thinkers, independent spirits, and dedicated artists. At OCU, students worldwide follow their passions and excel in the sciences, religion, business, nursing, and the performing arts. Discover why Oklahoma City University is such a great place to learn, live, and call home.
Just a short drive, walk, or bike ride from campus, you can explore more than a dozen diverse neighborhoods and entertainment districts featuring live music venues, local restaurants, coffee shops, food trucks, farmers' markets, art events, and cultural performances.
On any given night, you may find yourself dining at one of the local hotspots in Automobile Alley or Deep Deuce, enjoying a festival in the Plaza District or Midtown, appreciating one of the many art galleries in the Paseo Arts District, attending a professional sporting event, catching a local or nationally touring show at the Civic Center Music Hall or the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, playing laser tag in the Bricktown Entertainment District, or taking a stroll by beautiful Lake Hefner.
Oklahoma City University embraces the United Methodist tradition of scholarship and service and welcomes all faiths in a culturally rich community dedicated to student success. Through a rigorous curriculum, men and women pursue academic excellence focused on students' intellectual, moral, and spiritual development to prepare them to become influential leaders in service to their communities.
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