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OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
private university
EST. 1904
Our location in the heart of OKC gives students access to the city’s corporate and civic leaders.
H O M E O F T H E S TA R S Oklahoma City University prepares all learners to create, lead, and serve. We provide a diverse, inclusive culture committed to producing graduates who think critically and innovatively, communicate effectively, and use their knowledge and talents to make a local and global impact.
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Consistently ranked a Top Regional University by US News & World Report
We have students from all over the world
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m e e t s o m e o f yo u r p r o f e s s o r s SCHOOL OF THEATRE
D. LANCE MARSH Professor of Acting and Head of Performance
D. Lance Marsh serves as head of performance and as a professor in the School of Theatre where he teaches many of the upper division acting courses, including Chekhov, Shakespeare, Greek Tragedy, Audition Techniques and Comedy. He directed "Cosi", which was a Region VI Finalist production in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Lance also serves as the Associate art director for Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park where he has directed several productions. Meet our Theatre faculty & staff!
BASS SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Dr. David Herendeen Professor of Music; Director of Opera and Music Theater
Since his hire in 1997, Herendeen has directed and produced hundreds of musicals, operas, and plays. His productions of "Gianni Schicchi/Pagliacci" and "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" won first place in the National Opera Associations Opera Performance Competition. Most importantly his teaching and guidance has launched the careers of hundreds of young artists and his leadership and devotion to the OKCU legacy has solidly established OCU as one of the nation's premiere training programs in opera, musical theater, and theatre. Meet our Music faculty and staff!
ann lacy school of american dance and entertainment
Kelli Stevens Professor of Dance
Kelli holds a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership Studies in Higher Education from Oklahoma State University and is a summa cum laude graduate of Oklahoma City University, where she received her Bachelor of Performing Arts in Dance Performance. Her choreography has been featured on various specials, nationally televised on TLC, CMT and PBS. Her written work has been published in The Huffington Post and Dance Studio Life magazine. Meet our Dance faculty and staff!
m e e t s o m e o f yo u r p r o f e s s o r s petree college of Arts & Sciences
Jeff Price Professor of Game Design and Animation
Jeff Price received his B.F.A. in Visual Communications from the University of Oklahoma and an M.F.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University. Jeff has a background in game design, electronic media, interactive communications, and graphic design. Jeff's students have gone on to work at industry giants such as Dreamworks, Sony Imageworks, Digital Domain, ID Software, Imaginary Forces, Magnet Interactive, Organic, Blur, Midway Games, and Big Idea. Meet our Arts & Sciences faculty & staff!
KRAMER SCHOOL OF NURSING
Cene' Livingston Assistant ProfessorSchool of Nursing
Cene’ Livingston, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CNE, earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix while working fulltime as a practical nursing instructor and medical-surgical nurse. Cene’ works parttime as a primary care provider in a nurse practitioner-owned family practice in Oklahoma City and volunteers for Fundacion Manos Juntas free clinic, where she also sits on the board of directors.
Meet our Nursing faculty and staff!
MEINDERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Susan Jurney Associate Professor of Accounting Accounting
Dr. Jurney specializes in teaching taxation and financial accounting. Her research interests are primarily judgment and decision making of taxpayers, tax professionals, and nonprofessional investors. Dr. Jurney’s research has been presented in numerous national academic conferences, such as the American Accounting Association. Her current research examining generational differences in perceptions of fairness and tax compliance attitudes has been cited in The New York Times. Click here for other professors.
degree Programs find your passion AT OCUÂ
The OCU School of Law is located in Downtown Oklahoma City, with great access to the city's courtrooms and City Hall.
Petree College of Arts and Sciences Studio Art & Design (BA) Biochemistry (BS) Biology (BS) Biology Biomedical Science Cell & Molecular Biology Chemistry (BS) Computer Science (BS) Criminal Justice (BS or BA) Education (BS or BA) Early Childhood Elementary Secondary English (BA)
Exercise & Sport Science (BS) Exercise Science Game Design & Animation Human Performance Film Production (BFA) History (BA) History/Political Science (BA) Mass Communications (BA) Multimedia Journalism & Broadcast Production Strategic Communications Mathematics (BS) Philosophy (BA) Philosophy/Political Science/Economics (BA) → Includes a fast-track option to a law degree, allowing students to complete their combined BA and JD degrees in only six years, rather than the usual seven.
Political Science (BS or BA) Pre-Engineering Studies (BS) → Unique 3+2 Dual or 3+3 Triple Degree Energy Program with Washington University in St. Louis Psychology (BS) Spanish (BA)
meinders school of business Accounting (BBA) Business Administration (BBA) Economics (BBA) Finance (BBA) Marketing (BBA)
Kramer School of Nursing Nursing (BSN) RN-BSN
Wimberly School of Religion Religions Studies (BA) Youth Ministry/Religious Education (BA)
Wanda L. Bass School of Music Guitar Performance (BM) Instrumental Music Education (BME) Instrumental Performance (BM) Music (BA) Music/Elective Studies in Pre-Law (BA) Music/Elective Studies in Pre-Med (BA) Music Composition (BM) Music Theater (BM) Piano Performance (BM) Vocal Music Education (BME) Vocal Performance (BM)
Ann Lacy School of American Dance & Entertainment American Dance Teacher (BS) Dance Management (BS) Dance Performance (BPA) Entertainment Business (BS) → This unique program offers tracks in event planning, entertainment pre-law, talent management, and entertainment enterprise.Â
School of theatre Acting (BFA) Design & Production (BFA) Theatre & Performance (BFA)
Pre-Professional Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine
MINORS Art Biology Business Entrepreneurship Chemistry Child Advocacy Children's Theatre Chinese Computer Science Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Corrections Education Criminal Justice Investigative Analysis Criminal Justice Leadership/Administration Digital Film & Media Directing
Economics Education English Environmental Science Ethics Fitness & Sports Management French Graphic Design History Interfaith Studies International Studies Mass Communications Mathematics Peace & Conflict
Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Religious/Christian Education Youth Ministry Rhetoric Sociology Social Media Spanish Sports Coaching & Human Performance Theatre Design & Production
Graduate programs Doctor of Nursing Practice Administrative Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (certificate available) Family Nurse Practitioner (certificate available) Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Doctor of Physical Therapy → New Program, applications now available. Doctor of Psychology: Clinical Psychology→ Applicants who have an OCU undergraduate degree, have completed the pre-requisites, and have a 3.2 GPA are guaranteed an interview for the program. Juris Doctor Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership (Leadership or Arts Administration) Master of Arts in TESOL Master of Business Administration
Master of Education Applied Behavioral Studies American Montessori Certification Professional Counseling Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Master of Music Master of Science/Arts in Criminology Master of Physician Assistant Studies→ Applicants who have an OCU undergraduate degree, have completed the pre-requisites, and have a 3.2 GPA are guaranteed an interview for the program. Master of Science/Arts in Criminology Master of Science in Accounting Master of Science in Computer Science Master of Science in Energy Legal Studies Master of Science in Energy Management Master of Science in Nursing Nursing Education Nursing Leadership Click here to watch PA Program video. Clinical Nurse Leader
OKC
OCU IS IN THE HEART OF
"OKC has more to offer than most people realize. I love that you have the option to walk around and do activities outside, but there’s also so many museums, art galleries, and small home-grown shops to wander around. There’s always somewhere new. You can go on an adventure!” - Kayla, Mass Communications from Las Vegas, NV
OKLAHOMA CITY #8
over 1.3
A top 25
largest city in land area in the United States
million + people in OKC metro
Best City for Millenial Job Seekers (Jetty)
OKC Thunder
Bricktown
Boathouse District
OKC Energy FC
Midtown
Wheeler District
The Paseo Arts District
Automobile Alley
Lake Hefner
Uptown 23rd
Plaza District
Film Row
Student Life
celebrating traditions
TRADITIONS + INVOLVEMENT
LIP SYNC
LIV
FREE M OV I E N I G H T
PIZZA FEAST
PETTING
MIDNIGHT B R E A K FA S T
ZOO
T H E N E C E S S I T I E S TO G E T T H RO U G H F I N A L S : F R E E M A S S A G E S | T H E R A P Y D O G S | T H E C H O C O L AT E E X P R E S S
DANCE-A-THON
Athletics
STARS ARE always WINNING
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athletIcs
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Baseball (M) B a s ke t b a l l ( M & W ) C h e e r l e a d i n g (C o e d ) Cross Country (M&W) Golf (M&W) Po m (C o e d ) R o w i n g (C o e d ) Soccer (M&W) Softball (W) STUNT (W) Tra c k & F i e l d ( M & W ) Vo l l ey b a l l ( W ) Wrestling (M&W)
opportunities BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
STARS learn everywhere
S t u dy a b r o a d
student engagement
S ta r s g e t p r o f e s s i o n a l Inspiring Words from Today's Remarkable Leaders
Minister and Theologian Nadia Bolz-Weber
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Actor Jason Alexander
Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe "Orange is the New Black" author Piper Kerman
stars light up the world Tony-Award winners Kristin Chenoweth (Music Theater ’91, Master of Music’93) and Kelli O’Hara (Vocal Performance ’98) have each been staples on Broadway for more than a decade.
MEET SOME OF OUR NOTABLE ALUMNI Bailey Perkins - BA Political Science & History ‘12 Perkins works as the outreach and legislative liaison at the Oklahoma Policy Institute, where she is responsible for representing the Oklahoma Policy Institute at the Oklahoma State Capitol during legislative sessions, as well as working closely with advocacy groups and coalitions in the Oklahoma City area.
Madi Alexander - Political Science/Mass Communications ‘14 Alexander is a multimedia journalist whose works have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Reuters, CNN, and more. She is currently a data journalist for Bloomberg Government in Washington, D.C.
Charlie Ludden - BS Marketing ‘09 Ayssette Munoz - Acting ‘13 Munoz is an actress and company member at Teatro Vista and The Alliance of Latinx Theater Artists of Chicago. Television credits include “Chicago P.D.,” and she was featured as the Chicago Tribune’s “Top 10 New Faces of Chicago Theater” in 2015.
Ludden works as a development manager for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Oklahoma County, whose mission it is to provide trained volunteers to be a champion for the individualized best interests of children in foster care.
Kristen Bailey-Mills - Nursing ‘13 In 2014, Bailey was recognized as an Outstanding Nursing Alumnus by the Kramer School of Nursing for implementing a new fall risk program at the Oklahoma City hospital where she worked. The program was based on a project she had completed during her last semester of school. She now works as a Family Nurse Practitioner for FusionMD in Oklahoma City.
Rick McKee - Music Composition ‘09 McKee works as a music producer out of Orlando, FL. His works range from television specials to theme parks, firework shows, parades, commercials, jingles, ride soundtracks, and cruise lines. He served as an arranger on both an Emmy-nominated song in 2009, and an Emmy Award-winning song in 2011. His music can be found on over 30 Walt Disney Record releases.
Sasha Hutchings - Dance Performance ‘11 Hutchings was a member of the original ensemble of the hit musical “Hamilton.” She is currently performing in "My Fair Lady" on Broadway. Sasha is also in the current TV Show "Fosse/Verdon."
Robert Postotnik - Entertainment Business ‘17 Postotnik works for the award-winning global entertainment agency AKA NYC as an art director. Working crossplatform, he oversees campaigns from concept to production executions in print and digital. Current clients include: “Harry Potter & the Cursed Child,” “Anastasia: The Musical,” “Big Apple Circus,” “Groundhog Day: The Musical,” “A Bronx Tale,” “New York Botanical Garden,” “Significant Other,” and “Fiddler on the Roof.”
Admissions
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SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS An official copy of your high school transcript. An official copy of your ACT or SAT score report, which may be included in your high school transcript. High School Counselor Recommendation form. The essay portion of the application. Application fee, which is $55.
Apply early during your senior year for best scholarship opportunities! Your application for admission is also your application for competitive scholarships REQUIREMENTS
Admissions decisions are mailed out beginning September 1.
We use a holistic approach to review your admissions application. Regular admission requires a 3.0 GPA and 22 ACT or 1100 SAT. Click here for more admission info
cost and scholarships
cost and scholarships T U I T I O N ( 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 A c a d e m i c Ye a r ) Tuition is based on full time, 12-16 credit hours. Fees are estimated as they vary based on major and required classes. Meal and housing charges vary based on choice. Tuition (per year) - $28,094 Fees (based on 15 hours, per year) - $4,500 First-time fees (one time fee) - $660 Walker Hall Double Non-Renovated (per year) - $4,200 Walker Hall Double Renovated (per year) - $4,700 Meal Plan (Plan C) (per year) - $4,756 Click here for more info on housing and meal plans
FINANCIAL AID 90% of students are awarded financial aid, including more than $34 million in academic, merit, and talent-based scholarships. For a complete list of scholarships, visit okcu.edu/scholarships.
FA F S A Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning October 1. Fill out the FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov. OCU’s school code is 003166.
Freshman Academic merit scholarships
Freshman departmental scholarships* *Includes Arts & Sciences, Business, Nursing, and Religion
Oklahoma City University recalculates every high school grade point average on a standard 4.0 scale. All Pre-AP, Honors, AP, IB, and concurrent courses are weighted on a ďŹ ve-point scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=1). Our calculation will be used for admission and scholarship purposes. Click here for more information about our competitive scholarships.
Click here for more information about our talent-based scholarships.
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