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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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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
Jeffrey Grogan Professor of Music, Director of Orchestral Activities Conducting School of Music Music Conducting & Ensembles
Grogan is currently Director of Orchestral Activities and Professor of Music at the Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University and Artistic Director of the Oklahoma Youth Orchestras. Previously, Grogan served eleven seasons as Education and Community Engagement Conductor of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, and as Conductor and Artistic Director of the NJSO Youth Orchestras, the InterSchool Orchestras of New York and the New Jersey Youth Symphony.
Meet our Music faculty and staff!
ann lacy school of american dance and entertainment
Vincent Sandoval Artist in Residence School of Dance & Entertainment
Vincent has been nominated for the B. Iden Payne Award, Austin Critics Table Award, Broadway World.com for Outstanding Choreography. He is a proud member of Actors Equity Association (AEA) and American Guild of Variety Artist (AGVA).
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) Studio Art Graphic Design Biochemistry (BS) Biochemistry/Pre-Pharmacy (BS) Biology Biomedical Science Cell & Molecular Biology Chemistry (BS) Computer Science (BS) Criminal Justice (BS or BA) Education (BS or BA) Secondary English (BA) Esports Management (BA)
Why should you pursue a liberal arts founded education?
Exercise & Sport Science (BS) Exercise Science Human Performance Game Design & Animation Film Production (BFA) History (BA) History/Political Science (BA) Mass Communications (BA) Multimedia Journalism & Broadcast Production Strategic Communications Mathematics (BS) Data Science Philosophy (BA) Philosophy/Political Science/Economics (BA)
Political Science (BS or BA) Pre-Law International Affairs Pre-Engineering Studies (BS) Mechanical Electrical Chemical Biomedical → Unique 3+2 Dual or 3+3 Triple Degree Engineering Program with Washington University in St. Louis
Psychology (BS) Religious Studies (BA) Religion Religion/Philosophy Pre-Seminary Spanish Youth Ministry/Religious Education (BA) Youth Ministry Religious Education
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→ 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.
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meinders school of business Accounting (BBA) Business Administration (BBA) Economics (BBA) Finance (BBA) Marketing (BBA)
Kramer School of Nursing Nursing (BSN) RN-BSN
honors program This is a university-wide program open to academically talented and motivated students who are enrolled in any of OCU's Undergraduate Programs. The program offers students the opportunity to enhance their college education through unique academic, cultural, and social experiences.
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. Dance is not required for this degree. Check out more on our Dance Program! Check out more on our Entertainment Business Program!
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
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MINORS Art Biology Business Entrepreneurship Chemistry Child Advocacy Children's Theatre 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 Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Religious/Christian Education Rhetoric Social Media Sociology Spanish Sports Coaching & Human Performance Theatre Design & Production
Certificate programs Child Advocacy Christian Education Global and Missions Nursing Nonprofit Leadership - Arts Administration Youth Ministry
Graduate programs Doctor of Nursing Practice Completion (Clinical; Community Based Public Health; Executive Leadership) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (post-master’s certificate available) Family Nurse Practitioner (post-master’s certificate available) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (post-master’s certificate available) Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Doctor of Physical Therapy → 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. 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: JD/MBA; JD/MA Nonprofit Leadership) Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership (Arts Administration; Fundraising; Social & Voluntary Services Administration) Master of Business Administration
Master of Education Applied Behavioral Studies Professional Counseling Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Master of Fine Arts in Screen Acting 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 in Accounting Master of Science in Computer Science Master of Science in Energy Legal Studies (online) Master of Science in Energy Management (online) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN and RN-MSN available) Nursing Education Nursing Leadership Click here to watch PA Program video.
OKlahoma city
OCU IS IN THE HEART OF OKC
"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 #3
over 1.4
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largest geographic area for a city in the nation
million + people in OKC metro
Best City to start your career (Zippia)
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
B AC K TO S C H O O L BASH
HOMECOMING
BINGO NIGHT
SPRING
SING
M O V I E O N T H E L AW N | S T R E S S R E L I E F W E E K | T R I V I A N I G H T
MIRACLE MARATHON
Athletics
STARS ARE always winning
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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) D a n c e (C o e d ) Po m (C o e d ) R o w i n g (C o e d ) Soccer (M&W) Softball (W) STUNT (W) I n d o o r a n d O u t d o o r 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 been staples on Broadway for more than two decades.
Pictured below are alumnae Eryn Lecroy (Bachelor of Music ’14) and Jane Jyroe Gamble (Bachelor of Music ’69) attending an OCUNYC alumni reception. Eryn debuted on Broadway as Christine in Phantom of the Opera. Jane is OCU’s first Miss America, winning in 1967.
MEET SOME OF OUR NOTABLE ALUMNI Bailey Perkins - Political Science & History ‘12 Perkins works as the state advocacy and public policy director at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. In her role, she works on behalf of The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma to inform policy makers on the prevalence of hunger in Oklahoma, including the underlying causes and long-term consequences.
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 - 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. While at OCU, he was a Clara Luper scholar.
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.
Jay Wadley - Music ‘05 Wadley is an award-winning composer and music producer. His first professional score was for the TV program, Lie To Me, as the additional composer. He is also the co-founder of Found Objects Music Productions, an award-winning music production company working in music for Film, TV, Advertising, and Interactive Media.
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."
David Holt - Juris Doctor '09 Elected in 2018, Holt is the current mayor of Oklahoma City. Mayor Holt is a licensed attorney, working for a family-owned investment company. In his career, Mayor Holt has served a U.S. House Speaker, a U.S. President, a Lt. Governor and members of the U.S. House and Senate. He also served as chief of staff to his predecessor, Mayor Mick Cornett, for five years. He was then elected to the Oklahoma Senate, where he served almost eight years.
Admissions
APPLY TO OCU
Admissions Apply for admission by completing the application HERE! Need tips on getting started? Check out our planning for college guide HERE! SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS An official copy of your high school transcript. High School Counselor Recommendation form or School Report if submitting a Common Application. The essay portion of the application. Application fee, which is $55.
Additional Documents That Are Optional But Highly Recommended An official copy of your ACT or SAT score report, which may be included in your high school transcript. Activity, service, and/or leadership resume. Additional recommendation letter(s) and activity, service and leadership resume.
Admissions decisions are mailed out beginning october 1.
Apply early during your senior year for best scholarship opportunities! Your application for admission is also your application for competitive scholarships Deadline for best consideration is February 1st! REQUIREMENTS We use a holistic approach when reviewing admissions applications. Please visit HERE to learn more. Click here for more admission info
residence life Living in university housing puts you in the hub of campus life. Residence halls at Oklahoma City University are a short walk from classes, events, campus resources and the cafeteria. All Oklahoma City University students are required to live on campus until they turn 21.
WALKER HALL Co-Ed by wing, Walker Hall is our primary freshman housing option, with community spaces on each floor and a privacy wall separating each student’s living space within their room.
BANNING HALL Our Honors Program Residence Hall, Banning Hall is home to freshman and upperclassmen residents, including many of OCU's Honors students. The building is Coed by suite and its hallmark is a thriving and vibrant community.
DRAPER HALL Co-ed per suite, this residence hall accommodates both freshman and upperclassmen. In Draper, students enjoy added privacy and quieter living spaces. COKESBURY COURT APARTMENTS Apartment living with the convenience of being on campus and close to resources.
METHODIST HALL Reserved for upperclassmen students and coed by room, Methodist Hall provides individual rooms and community living spaces, as well as a kitchenette in each room.
cost and scholarships
cost and scholarships T U I T I O N ( 2 0 2 0 - 2 0 2 1 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) - $4,650 First-time fees (one time fee) - $660 Walker Hall Double Non-Renovated (per year) - $4,350 Walker Hall Double Renovated (per year) - $4,850 Meal Plan (Plan B) (per year) - $5,136 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 scholarship opportunities, 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.
competitive scholarships At Oklahoma City University we are committed to making our unique educational experience as affordable as possible. In fact, last year we awarded over $34 million in aid!
Your application for admission will also be your application for competitive scholarships. If you would like to be considered for competitive scholarships, please submit a resume and an additional letter of recommendation to admissions@okcu.edu, if not already included in your application materials. Additional information may be required for some scholarships.
Don’t leave money on the table: visit okcu.edu/scholarships to view all of your opportunities.
ta l e n t s c h o l a r s h i p s Based upon performance auditions or portfolio review. Talent Scholarships may be combined with academic scholarships; however, talent scholarships are not stackable with Departmental Awards.
NEED TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION FOR MUSIC, THEATRE, OR DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT? Click on the appropriate link below for audition details and instructions on how to schedule your audition or interview.
DANCE UNIVERSAL AND ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESs BFA ACTING, THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE, OR DESIGN AND PRODUCTION MUSIC PERFORMANCE, EDUCATION, COMPOSITION, OR MUSIC THEATER Studio Art & Design & Film Production portfolio scholarships: Studio art & Design film production
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