Campus & Student Life at Oklahoma City University

Home to about 1,527 undergraduates in 2020, OCU is a small, private university located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, OCU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by OCU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our OCU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Oklahoma City University is Affiliated With the United Methodist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.

OCU Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at OCU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit OCU Disability Services.

OCU for the Military

While not a "service academy", OCU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our OCU for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Oklahoma City University

OCU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Oklahoma City University

OCU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,527 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,476 (96.7%). Part-time attendance was 51 (3.3%).

Oklahoma City University is Ranked #558 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, OCU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank OCU #558 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at OCU by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the OCU Diversity Guide.

Oklahoma City University Competes in the NIAA

OCU has a total of 244 student athletes, 131 men and 113 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Oklahoma City University Athletics