Overview
Enrollment
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
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
OC is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Oklahoma Christian University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#839 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#522 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Oklahoma
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma
#25 in Best Value Colleges in Oklahoma
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1220 |
| ACT | 19/27 |
| GPA | 3.62 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,350 |
| Room and Board | $8,680 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,170 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,950 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Business | 18% |
| Engineering | 11% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Biology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207324 IPEDS survey data for Oklahoma Christian University.
Current students may use the Oklahoma Christian University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025