2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$26,350

Net Price

79%

Admitted

26%

Enrolled

65%

Graduation Rate

10/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Oklahoma City University

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 2,551. In 2021, there were 38 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #7 in Oklahoma and ranks #378 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master

Psychology Graduates

38

Total Enrollment

2,551

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Oklahoma City University

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#7

Oklahoma Rank

Combining ranking factors for 22 schools that offer psychology degrees in Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University ranks #7.

#378

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Oklahoma City University ranks #378.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Oklahoma City University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology and Educational Psychology.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMA
Clinical Psychology7
Counseling and Applied Psychology15
Educational Psychology8
General Psychology8
Total Graduates830
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 1,334 students applied to the Oklahoma City University. The university admitted 79% and 26% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Oklahoma universities is 4,154. On average, all Oklahoma institutions admit 74% and 35% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Oklahoma City University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 84%. Compared to all Oklahoma four or more years colleges, the percentage is 64%.

The overall graduation rate for Oklahoma City University is 65%, compared to 43% for all Oklahoma universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 18%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare OCU to Oklahoma Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Oklahoma City University to the average of all Oklahoma four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

OCU

1,334

Applicants

79%

Percent Admitted

26%

Percent Enrolled

84%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

65%

Graduation Rate

OK Colleges

4,154

Applicants

74%

Percent Admitted

35%

Percent Enrolled

64%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

43%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 189 or 55% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 152 or 45% part-time faculty members employed at Oklahoma City University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 189 or 55%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

OCU

10 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

55%

Percent Full-Time

45%

Percent Part-Time

55%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

OK Colleges

17 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

53%

Percent Full-Time

47%

Percent Part-Time

52%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Oklahoma City University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $28,094, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,500.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $10,620 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,790.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Oklahoma City University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Oklahoma City University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$9,486
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,750
Total Living Expenses$12,236
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$28,094
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,500
Total Undergraduate Expenses$41,830
In-State, Graduate Tuition$10,620
In-State, Graduate Fees$2,790
Total Graduate Expenses$13,410
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Oklahoma City University is $26,350. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Oklahoma City University to all Oklahoma universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

OCU

$41,830

Cost to Attend

$21,188

Average Financial Aid

99%

Percent Receiving Aid

$26,350

Net Price

OK Colleges

$24,307

Cost to Attend

$9,679

Average Financial Aid

92%

Percent Receiving Aid

$13,740

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 320 or 99%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,447 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $21,188.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,447$21,188
Pell Grants322$4,702
Federal Student Loans712$7,140
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Oklahoma City University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

OCU

1,447

Grant or Scholarship Aid

58%

Grants or Scholarships

322

Number of Pell Grants

13%

Pell Grants

712

Federal Student Loans

29%

Federal Student Loans

OK Colleges

3,444

Grant or Scholarship Aid

54%

Grants or Scholarships

1,489

Number of Pell Grants

23%

Pell Grants

1,483

Federal Student Loans

23%

Federal Student Loans

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