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Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK okcu.edu 1,433 students

Oklahoma City University's campus is located near the city's vibrant Uptown district, offering a blend of green spaces and urban access. Known for its strong performing arts programs, OCU attracts a diverse student body with a passion for creativity. The university's United Methodist affiliation fosters a community-oriented atmosphere. Students benefit from specialized facilities like the Wanda L Bass School of Music and its performance halls.

Programs
5
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$33,265
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$33,586
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Oklahoma City University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 23% of students receive Pell Grants; 48% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $22,589, roughly 33% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $13,408 $53,632
$30K – $48K $20,156 $80,624
$48K – $75K $24,574 $98,296
$75K – $110K $27,115 $108,460
$110K+ $27,694 $110,776
Sticker price (no aid) $33,586 $134,344
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Oklahoma City University

5 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
75
$72,980/yr High 5.3x
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →
37
$34,321/yr High 2.6x
Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools →
19
$20,696/yr Moderate 0.5x
Music Compare across schools →
16
$18,784/yr High 1.5x
Dance Compare across schools →
9
$19,548/yr Low 1.5x

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