Oklahoma City University (OCU)

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Oklahoma City University can be found in Oklahoma City, OK, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. About three thousand students are enrolled at OCU.

Students can submit either the SAT Exam or ACT scores at OCU. A score in the range of 1470 - 1850 on the SAT exam, or 23 - 29 on the ACT exam is among the 25th - 75th percentile range among accepted students. By applying sampled GPA data from over 150 schools, we are able to estimate that the OCU average GPA ranges from 3.13 to 3.52 for accepted students. Oklahoma City University admits around 70 percent of those that apply per year. Of those that are admitted, about 34 percent registered for enrollment. You can get more information from the admissions office website at okcu.edu.

Overall OCU Acceptance Rate - Fall 2013

72.0%

The overall acceptance rate for Oklahoma City University was reported as 72.0% in Fall 2013 with over 1,440 college applications submitted to OCU. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • OCU SAT Scores: 1470 - 1850
  • OCU ACT Scores: 23 - 29
  • OCU Average GPA: 3.13 - 3.52

How Hard Is It to Get into Oklahoma City University?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

The applicant selectivity of OCU is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2020 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2020-2021 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for OCU has been getting lower when compared to averages from previous years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2009-2010: 78.0%
  • 2010-2011: 76.0%
  • 2011-2012: 74.0%
  • 2012-2013: 69.8%
  • 2013-2014: 72.0%
  • Projected OCU Acceptance Rate 2020-2021: 72.6%

How Does OCU Compare?

72.0%
This School
55.5%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Oklahoma City University is thirty percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 55.5%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Southwestern Christian University88.4%
Oklahoma Christian University63.2%
Saint Gregorys University94.7%
Oklahoma Baptist University56.9%
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma62.5%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Recommended
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Required
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2013)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants1,44238.3%61.7%
Admitted1,03836.7%63.3%
Enrolled35136.8%63.2%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to OCU (Fall 2013)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading490 - 620
Math500 - 610
Writing480 - 620
Total Score1470 - 1850
ACT®Score Range
English23 - 30
Math22 - 27
Composite Score23 - 29
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School Details

Address

2501 N Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, OK 73106-1402

Phone

(405) 208-5000

Website

School Code

#003166

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