Oklahoma Christian University
OC
Edmond, Oklahoma 73013
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Oklahoma Christian University is a private institution in Edmond with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1117, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,203 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,423.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Oklahoma Christian University, originally named Central Christian College, was founded in 1950 by members of the Churches of Christ.
- •It opened as a two-year college with 97 students in Bartlesville on the 152 acres (62 ha) former estate of Henry Vernon Foster, a prominent oil businessman.
- •Baird became the school's second president in 1954.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1117
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
56.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,500
Programs (80)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
15
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OK state average + large city premium