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The UNIVERSITY of TULSA Tulsa, Oklahoma • (918) 631-2000 • utulsa.edu

The University of Tulsa consistently is named a top 100 national university and Oklahoma’s

research institution by U.S.

top-ranked News & World Report.

TU attracts some of the brightest students from across the United States and more than 70 countries to its 200-acre campus, where three out of four students live in universityowned housing. Last fall, TU welcomed 764 freshmen, 75 percent of whom graduated in

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the 10 percent of their high school class. TU’s diverse student population is attracted not only by the university’s highly regarded academic reputation, but also its 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Global education is an important component of the TU experience, and all students are encouraged to study abroad at least one semester. The opportunity to embrace new

cultures also can be found on campus where 1,225 international students from 81 different countries call TU home. TU’s dedicated

True Blue

community service program, Neighbors, allows students, faculty and staff to participate in many civic enhancement projects and maintain a steady presence in local schools and neighborhoods.

Nearly 3,000 TU volunteers contributed more than 58,000 service hours in 2013-14.

while two more were named Academic AllAmericans.

The Collins College of Business is Last year, TU renovated the Allen Chapman home to one of the Student Union to include several new dining top 100 graduate establishments. John Mabee Residence Hall business schools was remodeled in 2014, and a similar project in the nation, will take place in Lottie Jane Mabee Residence according to 2015 Hall this summer. A Campus Corner at U.S. News & World 11th Street and Harvard includes Report rankings. the TU Bookstore. In the fall, Bloomberg TU will open its newest Businessweek undergraduate business residential facility, school rankings list TU as one of the Hardesty Hall, which top schools for financial assistance Student Population: also will feature with the sixth best undergraduate 4,695 the Holmes accounting program in the Student Center Highest Degree: nation. U.S. News also ranks the Doctorate multipurpose TU College of Law among the offices.

Mascot: country’s top 75 law schools.

Golden Hurricane TU has been Twitter: 56 After internationally @utulsa championships as a ninerecognized for its year member of Conference petroleum engineering USA, Golden Hurricane program for more than 50 student-athletes continue to years. Today, that reputation rack up impressive stats in their extends to other programs including cyber first year in the American security, finance, accounting, management Athletic Conference. information systems, energy management, Tulsa teams won three psychology and Native American law. of the league’s first four championships Much more than a prestigious university, TU is — men’s cross country, of passionate alumni and friends a women’s cross country deeply ingrained in the Tulsa community. and men’s soccer — while Its global network of relationships garners 42 student-athletes have widespread recognition for TU, while providing earned all-conference partnerships and perspectives that have honors. The 2014 fall advanced the university for more than 120 season saw two athletes years. earn All-America honors,

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winning

family

TU is a private university dedicated to knowledge, research and community.

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OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY Stillwater, Oklahoma • (405) 744-5358 • admissions.okstate.edu

A college education involves lessons from all directions. At Oklahoma State University, all of those directions merge into a for success for graduates.

fast lane

The opportunities to learn in a vast array of classes are almost endless among OSU’s 200-plus majors, ranging from art to zoology.

Plus, an OSU education encompasses so much more. You’ll have the opportunity to learn much about yourself. Those lessons will come from the new lifelong friends you’ll make, from participating in everything from sports

leagues to all-night study sessions to timeless OSU traditions such as “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration.”

Since its founding in 1890, OSU has become a thriving research institution. The university leads Oklahoma in the humanities, engineering, agriculture and a wide range of sciences. And students can become a real part of faculty

research

projects, members’ giving you additional acceleration on that road to success.

Student Population: 25,854 Highest Degree: Doctorate Mascot: Cowboys Twitter: @BeAnOSUCowboy

Your first step toward that roadway can be your first campus visit. Schedule it today, and discover why so many students are choosing to join the Cowboy family.

You’ll

tour the campus in

Stillwater, learning about our colleges, community, award-winning residential life options, long history and proud traditions.

For more information, call 405-744-5358 or visit admissions.okstate.edu.

“America’s Greatest Homecoming” features the Walkaround (above), held the Friday night before the Homecoming game.

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ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY Claremore, Oklahoma • (800) 256-7511 • rsu.edu

At Rogers State University, “it’s personal” is more than just a motto – it’s part of the university’s way of life. This personal approach is seen throughout a student’s experience with the university – from his time as a prospective student all the way through his successful journey as an RSU alumnus.

progressive

A dynamic, university with more than 4,000 students, RSU is recognized for its high-quality academic programs, distance learning options and high-technology learning environment. Rogers State operates three physical campuses in Claremore, Bartlesville and Pryor, along with a robust online program. RSU also is the only public four-year, residential university in the Tulsa area.

Bachelor’s and associate degree programs are offered through its School of Liberal Arts, School of Business and Technology, and the School of Mathematics, Science and Health Science. These schools include traditional programs such as communications, humanities, business administration and nursing, as well as

cutting-edge concentrations such as game development, justice administration and environmental conservation.

The university has introduced its first graduate degree program, a master of business administration that benefits from the university’s signature strengths in the accounting, entrepreneurship, management and sport management disciplines.

Many students from northeast Oklahoma who plan to attend medical school complete their

Location: Claremore, Bartlesville and Pryor, Okla.

Student Population: 4,030 Highest Degree: Master’s Mascot: Hillcats Twitter: @RogersStateU

undergraduate studies through RSU’s program in medical/molecular biology. RSU’s nursing program produces students who typically score better than the state and national averages on the RN licensure exam.

RSU students work closely with faculty members, many of whom hold doctoral degrees or the highest degrees available in

esteemed

institutions their fields from across the nation. The Honors Program provides an atmosphere where scholars can challenge themselves academically through specialized courses, student/faculty joint research projects and a strong emphasis on service learning in the community. The President’s Leadership Class (PLC), a four-year scholarship program that fosters personal and professional development, was designed for RSU students who have demonstrated leadership abilities.

Students are able to participate in a broad

internships such as

selection of The Washington Center Internship Program, a nationally recognized program placing students with private, public and nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. The university offers international study-at-large programs to provide students with opportunities to see the world, learn about other cultures and enrich their educational experience in locations that have included Italy, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Korea.

Hillcat athletics have become a source of student and community pride, with fans cheering on student-athletes in basketball, golf, cross country, soccer, softball and baseball. The university was recently approved to start the membership process for the NCAA Division II, which will bring increased exposure to the university and its athletics programs.

With its commitment to personal attention and service, RSU provides students with all of the opportunities and tools they need to reach their potential.

RSU is expanding on-campus housing with construction of University Village C, opening fall 2015.

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“I knew RSU’s medical/molecular biology degree was the right path to prepare me for medical school. RSU also provides me the opportunity to be active on campus. I’ve taken a leadership role for a number of campus organizations, where I’ve served as social chair for the honors program, chaired the Campus Activities Team ‘Big Week’ and even won homecoming king. RSU has been a great fit for me.”

MICHAEL BLOSE Ripley, OK

MEDICAL/MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Honors Program Pre-Professional Health Club Campus Activities Team Alumni – Big Week Chair 2012 RSU Homecoming King _____________________________________________

Stay Connected and keep up with the latest news from RSU _____________________________________________

/RogersStateU @RogersStateU

CLAREMORE | BARTLESVILLE | PRYOR

www.rsu.edu | 1-800-256-7511

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BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE Tulsa, Oklahoma • (918) 628-3700 • brownmackie.edu/tulsa new student will receive tablet technology upon enrollment, so you’ll be able to connect with instructors through tablet technology, review important classroom notes and experience the ease of sharing the latest course information.

Are you still looking for the right school?

We understand. It’s a big decision. That’s why Brown Mackie College – Tulsa can help make your decision easier — and one your whole family can support.

Brown Mackie College has been helping students change their lives through careerfocused education. Our school provides higher education to traditional and nontraditional students through bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree and diploma programs. As a student of Brown Mackie College, you can expect to

support

from enrollment receive through graduation in the form of academic advisement, tutoring, career guidance and financial aid for students who qualify.

Furthermore, each

Now that you know a little bit more about what we offer, find out what sets Brown Mackie College apart from other colleges.

It’s simple: One Course A Month®.

Our One Course A Month offers a

convenient

more approach to your education where you can take one subject, one month at a time. And you’ll still graduate on time. Don’t worry about juggling multiple courses; instead, focus on balancing your education and other life responsibilities. With One Course A Month, choosing the right school doesn’t have to be difficult.

Brown Mackie College – Tulsa gives you the opportunity to pursue an education in a city with a lot to offer. Located in northeast Oklahoma, Tulsa offers an ideal backdrop for a career-focused college.

Tulsa has a growing economy, beautiful natural resources, a wide

variety of cultural attractions, and a unique blend of big-city amenities and small-town values.

Brown Mackie College Tulsa is one of over 25 school locations of the Brown Mackie College system of schools. Programs, credential levels, technology, and scheduling subject to change.

options are

Brown Mackie College –Tulsa is located at 4608 S. Garnett Road, Suite 110. Visit us online at www.brownmackie.edu/tulsa or call 918-628-3700. Our email address is csprogramadmin@edmc.edu.

Brown Mackie operates 27 campuses in 15 states, including Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

Student Population: 471 Highest Degree: Bachelor’s

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ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY Tulsa, Oklahoma • (800) 678-8876 • oru.edu

“Make No Little Plans Here” This is the powerful challenge of ORU’s founder and a core principle of the university itself.

Oral Roberts University is a world-renowned

Christian

university focused on building Spirit-empowered leaders to impact their world.

Graduates launch from ORU prepared to achieve their dreams through a Whole Person – mind, body and spirit – education.

Undergraduate and graduate programs ORU offers over 100 majors and minors to choose from, including 14 graduate programs in business, education and theology and a variety of pre-professional programs, such as pre-med and pre-law. The University also offers online learning and classes in concentrated and one-nighta-week formats. Across all programs, students address urgent, real-world concerns and learn to analyze information, think clearly and rationally express thoughts.

Affordability ORU offers many scholarships and grants, including merit scholarships, talent awards, athletic scholarships and need-based grants. A popular program is the Quest Whole Person Scholarship,

Student Population: 3,565 Highest Degree: Doctorate

through which students can increase their scholarships to up to $20,000 per year. Learn how you can qualify at http://quest.oru.edu.

ORU participates in all Federal Title IV Financial Aid programs. Visit us online at http://finaid.oru. edu for a list of institutional, federal and state funds or to get a scholarship and financial aid estimate using our online Net Price Calculator.

Exceptional faculty ORU’s six colleges are committed to instilling

excellence

and skills students with the needed to be leaders in their world. The faculty at ORU provide individual attention and mentoring — thanks in part to a 16:1 student-faculty ratio.

ORU faculty are leading practitioners in a variety of disciplines and leading thinkers in a wide range of Christian theological perspectives.

Diverse Student Life Student life is a rich experience, including NCAA Division I athletics, more than 35 academic and co-curricular clubs, leadership development opportunities and a diverse student body.

Students also can participate in independent study, internships, study abroad experiences and an honors program.

Student success Graduates from ORU excel in every area of society.

For example, Leah Wietholter, a

2007 accounting graduate, worked for the FBI in the field of forensic accounting prior to opening her own forensic accounting and fraud investigation firm in 2010. Wietholter attributes her success

community

to ORU. “The emphasis of at ORU helped me to develop team building and skills pertinent for networking as a professional.”

Michael Smith, a 2012 graduate with a degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, puts his training to use in the classroom each day as he seeks to capitalize on every opportunity to teach, encourage and mentor his students. Smith remembers the ORU faculty as always inspiring him, as well as challenging him to be more.

ORU inspires students to make big plans. Ask any of our students, who represent all four corners of the United States and 83 nations. Or better yet, explore ORU for yourself. To find more information on ORU, scholarships or to schedule a visit, go to www.oru.edu.

Mascot: Golden Eagles Twitter and Instagram: @OralRobertsU

ORU students come from all four corners of the United States and 83 nations around the world.

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OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • (405) 208-5050 • okcu.edu percent of science students are accepted to their professional school of choice.

Oklahoma City University is a private liberal arts and sciences university with top-ranked undergraduate and graduate programs, accomplished and engaged faculty, successful

connections

graduates and strong to the business, healthcare and arts communities.

Accredited by AACSB, the Meinders School of

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Business is recognized in the 4.5 percent of business schools worldwide. The school provides problem-solving and highly experiential learning experiences for students focused on leadership, business and effective management practice with students participating in internships and research projects with faculty.

The OCU Difference – Oklahoma City University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and embraces a tradition of scholarship Courses are taught in an and service. Founded in 1904 and located in environment by Ph.D. faculty along with CEOs the heart of one of the fastest-growing U.S. citand business professionals to provide realies, OCU offers a creative, rigorous environment world experience for students. in a lively urban setting where students from across the globe pursue their passions in the The Kramer School of Nursing features no-waitperforming arts, sciences, business, nursing, law, ing-list programs for beginning undergradureligion and athletics. Professors, not graduate ates, a second bachelor’s degree in nursing, assistants, teach all classes at OCU. bachelor’s completion for RNs, master’s in leadA student-to-faculty ratio of ership and education, and Ph.D. degrees.

11:1 fosters an environThe school also features a Doctor of ment of personalized Nursing Practice (DNP) completion instruction and program and a Family Nurse PractiStudent Population: collaboration. tioner (FNP) program, one of only 2,771 two BSN-to-DNP programs in Outstanding Highest Degree: the state. Each year, 95 percent Programs – From Doctorate of OCU’s nursing grads pass the the sciences to the Mascot: RN licensure exam on their first stage, academic Stars attempt, programs garner Twitter: both state and national averages, national acclaim. In @OKCU and 100 percent of FNP graduates the Petree College of have passed certification exams.

Arts and Sciences, 90

interactive

exceeding

The university’s Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management is ranked among the top 10 in the country, and pioneered tap, jazz and music theater dance in higher education. Alumni can be found on Broadway and around the world.

The state-of-the-art Wanda L. Bass School of Music is an all-Steinway piano school boasting star-studded alumni performing around the globe, including Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli O’Hara. OCU also has one of the fastest-growing

theatre school in the country, with more than 15 student productions every year.

The OCU Stars compete in 19 varsity sports in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and have won 58 national championships.

OCU is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and embraces a tradition of scholarship and service.

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OKLAHOMA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Bartlesville and Tulsa, Oklahoma • (918) 335-6219 • okwu.edu

The OKWU Mission

The Career Path You Can Afford

Christian

As an evangelical university of The Wesleyan Church, Oklahoma Wesleyan University models a way of thought, a way of life, and a way of faith. At OKWU we boldly pursue ideas that are tested by time, defended by reason, validated by experience and confirmed by Scripture.

All truth is God’s truth – immutable, permanent and enduring. It is our job to help you find this truth and embrace it as a guide for faith, for relationships, for careers, for marriage and for all of life. (okwu.edu/about)

Undergraduate and Graduate programs OKWU offers over 50 different degree programs and 26 different minors, along with a variety of pre-professional programs, including pre-med, pre-law and graduate programs in business, nursing, education and theology (okwu.edu/ residential). The University also offers Online Student Population: degree 1,609 programs Highest Degree: (okwu.edu/ Master online) and Adult Mascot: Eagles evening classes in Twitter: concentrated, @OKWUniv once-a-week formats. (okwu. edu/adult)

OKWU offers many scholarships and grants, including merit scholarships, talent awards, athletic scholarships and need-based grants.

In addition, Oklahoma Wesleyan decided to be proactive in finding ways to help its students gain a top quality education and graduate without feeling overburdened by college loans.

PURSUE

is offered to incoming OKWU students as a loan repayment assistance program that few universities are able to offer its graduates. (okwu.edu/pursue)

Energy School of Business, The Keating Center for Capitalism, Free Enterprise and Constitutional Liberty, along with the Josh McDowell Institute for Christian Apologetics, students find

challenged

themselves by some of the top thinkers in their areas of study.

Campus Life

OKWU understands that supplying opportunities outside of the classroom is key to the full college Oklahoma Wesleyan is recognized as a Best experience. Students can participate on one of Regional College by U.S. News & World Report, our NAIA sports teams, academic leadership a top university by Forbes.com, and additional clubs, ministry team opportunities, and more as accolades from Colleges of Distinction, CBN News part of a diverse student body. Students are also and PBS TV. OKWU is fully accredited by NCATE, encouraged to participate in internships and CCNE, IACBE, and NCA. Home to the Chesapeake study-abroad programs when possible.

Excellence in Education

Nationally Top Ranked Faculty

top tier

OKWU provides its students with professors. They have been listed on CBS Money Watch’s Best Professors list, with the OKWU faculty being ranked No. 1 in the nation for four of the past five years. Oklahoma Wesleyan’s faculty are standouts in both their teaching and genuine care for their students.

In 2014, Oklahoma Wesleyan University was the only Christian college in Oklahoma to be named a College of Distinction.

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA Edmond, Oklahoma • (405) 974-2727 • uco.edu

More and more Tulsa metro students are choosing to take the short trip down the turnpike to “Live Central” — and for good reason say current Central students Moragen Ferrell, Claudia Lahmeyer, Lauren McKenzie and Jordan Peters.

innovative

learning They found an community where personal relationships with faculty, staff and students flourish.

“UCO is student centered. Here, you don’t feel like a number — you’re a new student with dreams and ideas,” said Ferrell, a business management major from Jenks. “The faculty and staff want to see you realize those dreams and help you every step of the way.”

McKenzie, a freshman who graduated from Victory Christian School, agrees.

organizations and a host of events and activities to take advantage of throughout the year.

Central’s metro location also gives students access to hundreds of jobs, internships and service opportunities. Employers know that Central

prepared

for graduates are not only success in their chosen field of study, but also in many of the “soft skills” they need in employees – such as problem solving and critical thinking.

Central helps students gain these skills through transformative learning (TL), incorporating the Central Six tenets of TL into classes and activities: discipline knowledge; leadership; research, creative and scholarly activities, service learning and civic engagement; global and cultural competencies; and health and wellness.

Jordan Peters “Even though it’s the third-largest Thanks to a $7.7 million grant from university in the state, you don’t feel like you are the U.S. Department of Education, Central is being swallowed in a mass of students. You can developing the Student Transformative Learning get involved with as much as you want — you Record (STLR), the first effort of its kind to track simply need to take action.” and assess the skills connected to transformative

connected

Located in Edmond, Central is to benefits of the thriving Oklahoma City metro with the safety of the town recently ranked as the number one suburb in America by CNNMoney. com.

“Location is one of the best things about Central,” said Peters, a junior kinesiology major and Booker T. Washington graduate.

“You’re in a growing city just north of OKC, so there’s no lack of resources — you even have luxuries compared to other college towns in Oklahoma. It’s also close enough to Tulsa, so if you’re feeling homesick, you can head back easily.”

It’s hard to get homesick, though, with 114 undergraduate majors, more than 200 student

learning. Beginning with the 2015 freshman class, all Central students will graduate with a record to show potential employers they have developed skills inside and outside of the classroom.

“At Central, we endeavor to educate the whole person — going beyond the skills needed to master a student’s chosen discipline. With

learning,

we foster a spirit transformative of lifelong learning in our students,” said UCO President Don Betz.

“The STLR will allow measurement of that spirit, giving Central students a way to prove competency in the ‘beyond discipline’ skills employers need.”

Farrell sees the focus on the Central Six already giving her opportunities to develop leadership skills and experience new cultures on campus.

“UCO is not just granting degrees, it’s giving me opportunities that are shaping into a wellrounded, productive member of society.”

Success is evident throughout campus. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Central as the top public regional university in Oklahoma.

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nationally in Central also ranks among the residence life and as one of the top universities to work for by the “Chronicle of Higher Education” and ranks as a “Military Friendly” university.

Central is also an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, with the two-time discus gold medalist Jeremy Campbell and the silver medal-winning U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team training on campus. Plus, it’s the only university in the state named an official Green Energy Power Partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its sustainability practices.

Lahmeyer, a sophomore nursing major from Sand Springs, thinks Tulsa students will be convinced Central is the place for them once they set foot on campus.

“I would encourage students from the Tulsa area to at least take a tour of campus so they can have the opportunity to fall in love with Central like I have.”

Student Population: 16,840 Highest Degree: Master’s Mascot: Bronchos Twitter: @UCOBronchos

UCO won the 2013 NCAA Division II National Softball Championship.

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BACONE COLLEGE Muskogee, Oklahoma • (888) 682-5514 • bacone.edu

Private college experience since 1880 Bacone College is quite possibly northeastern Oklahoma’s best-kept secret. On a hillside near the banks of the Arkansas River in Muskogee County, Bacone College has been providing

private education in Oklahoma longer

than any other institution in the state. We’ve been here since 1880, and we will continue to be here for you tomorrow.

What began as a small liberal arts college before statehood, has grown into a thriving private institution of higher learning with excellence in programs such as education, health sciences, and business. We are proud to be the most affordable private college in the state of Oklahoma.

More than 160 acres of lush, green landscape, native grasslands and historic buildings make

town-home

up our campus, with style dormitories, as well as the traditional dormitory buildings. The short commute down the Muskogee Turnpike from Tulsa takes you from the traffic and hectic pace to a place where you can begin your future of discovery and self-fulfillment among one of the most diverse communities of higher education in the state of Oklahoma.

Smaller Campus/Personalized Service Our 11:1 student/professor ratio allows for personal attention between faculty and students, giving Bacone graduates that inside track to success. Not only does this smaller

classroom environment give you a great opportunity to ask questions, you actually will have a professor who knows who you are. At Bacone College, you are a student and colleague, not a number.

Online education that works for you Bacone has taken its place in the next

iBacone

millennium by introducing , an online education program flexible enough to accommodate anyone’s busy schedule. iBacone gives all students, regardless of their obligations to work, family and home, the opportunity to take their education, and ultimately their career, to the next level. Bacone College knows 21st century students need flexibility and support to forward their educations as quickly and comprehensively as possible to compete in a global economy.

The program is year-round, so students can complete a bachelor’s degree in business administration in just three years. Concurrent enrollment for high school students is also offered, making iBacone a perfect opportunity for any student from any walk of life.

Think about it Enrolling is easy. Go to www.bacone.edu to learn more about our degrees, schedule a tour or enroll. We have what you’re looking for, and it’s just a click away from becoming your reality. You can receive a private education that

less expensive

is than the state university price, with generous financial aid packages awarded to help you achieve your goals. Don’t settle for what’s good enough for your future. Consider Bacone College.

And with our student concierge services, you will get top-notch customer service throughout your online educational experience. Our staff provides concierge service to all students, assisting them through the admissions, financial aid, and enrollment processes.

Student Population: 954 Highest Degree: Bachelor’s Mascot: Warriors Twitter: @baconecollege

Bacone began in 1880 as a missionary outreach by the American Baptist Church to American Indians.

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The UNIVERSITY of OKLAHOMA Norman, Oklahoma • (800) 234-6868 • go2ou.edu

Created by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature

like that of a small, private institution. OU is a

in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a

pacesetter in American public higher education,

doctoral degree-granting

research

university serving the educational, cultural,

ranking

No. 1 in the number of National

Merit Scholars with more than 750 enrolled.

economic and health-care needs of the state, region and nation. The Norman campus serves as home to all of the university’s academic programs except health-related fields. The OU Health Sciences Center, located in Oklahoma City, is one of only four comprehensive

academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. Both

Year Founded ...................... 1890

the Norman and Health Sciences Center

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT Norman............................. 26,773 All Campuses .................... 28,164 Student-Faculty Ratio .... 18-to-1 Number of Majors at the Baccalaureate Level ...............166

colleges offer programs at the Schusterman Center, the site of

OU-Tulsa. OU enrolls more than 28,000 students, has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members, and has 21 colleges offering 166

AREAS OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION The Joe C. and Carole Kerr McClendon Honors College offers one of the most energetic and creative honors programs among public universities in the United States. More than 3,000 students participate in small classes, typically of 19 or less. More than 80 informal book clubs have been created in the past four years.

Areas of excellence include nursing, psychology, health and exercise science, zoology and petroleum engineering.

undergraduate majors, 232 graduate majors, 36 professional majors, and 34 graduate certificates. While OU has all of the opportunities of a large, public university, its service and commitment to help students succeed creates a sense of

family, more

Student Population: 28,164 Highest Degree: Doctorate Mascot: Sooner Schooner Twitter: @UofOklahoma

OU – The Pride of Oklahoma

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ST. GREGORY’S UNIVERSITY Tulsa & Shawnee, Oklahoma • 844-BE EXTRA • stgregorys.edu

Strengthened by tradition. Committed to your future. A university that cares about the education you receive, as well as the type of person you become — this is St. Gregory’s University.

At St. Gregory’s, we believe what you do can make you successful, but how you do it can make you

extraordinary

.

We are Oklahoma’s only Catholic university, and for more than a century, we have offered a wellrounded, liberal arts curriculum based in the Benedictine tradition of educating the whole person — mind, body and spirit.

Our Adult Degree Programs, which are available on both our Tulsa campus and Shawnee campus, are designed for the adult who wants to further his or her education while maintaining the responsibilities of work and/or family. We offer associate, bachelor’s and Student Population: master’s degrees with 660 classes offered in a flexible Highest Degree: format that allows you to Master’s choose the schedule that Mascot: works for you.

Cavaliers

best

Twitter: @StGregorysUniv

At St. Gregory’s, every student matters and we welcome students of all faiths. We are proud of our 12:1 student to teacher ratio, which allows

personal

our faculty to give attention to each student. Your professors will know your name and help guide you through your college journey, whether you are a first-time student or returning to complete your degree.

Our Tulsa Campus was recently honored by the Tulsa World as one of the “Best in the World” for Adult Education.

St. Gregory’s has also partnered with Oklahoma’s four Oklahoma Catholic health systems to launch a new Catholic

Nursing

program and RN to BSN Degree Completion program. The curriculum has an ethical focus and is based in Catholic theology and social teaching.

Graduates are well prepared to provide holistic care by treating the whole person —

spiritually, emotionally and mentally — as well as physically. RN to BSN classes are offered now in the Tulsa, Shawnee and Oklahoma City area.

For over a century, we have been helping students prepare for lives of meaning and

purpose

. Let us stand with you as you discover the person you are meant to be.

For more information about our Traditional and Accelerated degree programs, visit www. stgregorys.edu, call us at 1-844-BE EXTRA or send an email to admissions@stgregorys.edu.

We look forward to helping you take the next step to extraordinary.

St. Gregory’s is the only Catholic university in Oklahoma.

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UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & ARTS OF OKLAHOMA Chickasha, Oklahoma • 800-933-8726 • usao.edu

The world is complex, and the challenges facing this generation reflect that complexity.

Isn’t it time for an educational approach that does as well? University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma’s interdisciplinary core curriculum is not just a bundle of general education requirements with a fancy name. USAO’s Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) program is a carefully designed sequence of courses that incorporates many academic traditions while building connections between them. These classes are generally team-taught by two or more professors from different disciplines. The IDS program is the spine that has held USAO’s liberal arts mission upright for 50 years.

USAO’s Mission: The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is the state’s only public liberal arts college. Its mission is to provide the public with a distinctive and accessible liberal arts and sciences education. In combining an interdisciplinary core curriculum with superior instruction in major fields of study, USAO aims to provide a thorough education that prepares students for meaningful, purposeful lives.

USAO graduates are living proof that the liberal arts model will enable students to learn, exercise critical thinking and communicate.

Within one year of graduation, a higher percentage of graduates from USAO are employed than from any other university in Oklahoma. Regardless of a student’s path, the skills gained at USAO are time-tested and designed to last. This is why USAO is recognized by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni as one of only 23 universities nationwide

Student Population: 904

meeting the highest standards in requiring every student to have a solid foundation in math, science, literature, history and other core subjects.

School Location Chickasha, Oklahoma — within 35 minutes of urban shopping and entertainment in three directions.

National Distinctions USAO’s unusual status and performance as a public institution has attracted extensive independent and unsolicited recognition from multiple national observers of higher education.

Together, they praise the value of the school’s combination of academic quality, accessibility and affordability, and its record of especially enhancing the social, economic and financial prospects of its graduates.

In October 2014, the Washington, D.C., education thinktank American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) surveyed more than 1,000 colleges and universities nationwide to see if they require graduates to complete seven course curriculum courses. USAO is one of only 23 institutions in the US., and the only Oklahoma university, to receive an “A” grade for requiring at least six of the seven subjects deemed essential to a liberal arts education: composition, literature, termediatelevel foreign language, American

government/history, economics, math and science.

Other recent accolades received include: • Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine listing USAO first on its 2015 national list of the “25 Best College Values Under $30,000 a Year, 2015”; • Washington Monthly ranking USAO fourth in the country for “serving the public good” by encouraging “upward social mobility”; • USAO being the only school in Oklahoma listed in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges “National Liberal Arts Colleges” • A web-based national resource, thebestschools.org, designating USAO as one of only two Oklahoma colleges in its 2014 list of “100 Best U.S. Colleges and Universities by State.” .

Highest Degree: Bachelor’s Mascot: Drovers Twitter: @usaodrovers

USAO ‘s mascot is the Drovers, named after the rich heritage of cattle driving in the Chickasha area.

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NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY Tahlequah, Oklahoma • (800) 722-9614 • Go2NSU.com

Northeastern State University is one institution

three campuses

with and a robust online presence. The common thread is a tireless dedication to serving each student individually, meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations from first contact to graduation, career placement and beyond.

We are determined that our students will be successful, no matter their background, offering strong academics focused on career readiness and the second-lowest tuition of any university in Oklahoma.

Our highly credentialed professors and our team of advisors and counselors are focused on and committed to student success. NSU offers a wide variety of options for students, where they can select from 55 exceptional undergraduate and 23 graduate degree programs, along with the professional doctor of optometry degree.

Classes are offered on the home campus of Tahlequah, as well as Broken Arrow and Muskogee. It is a comprehensive regional university and the fourth-largest public four-year institution of higher learning in Oklahoma.

NSU is one of only 21 colleges of optometry in the United States. It is the top university for American Indian baccalaureate graduates and prepares more American Indian educators than any other school in the world. NSU is a regional leader in healthcare education and prepares more educators than anyone in

Oklahoma. Northeastern is the frontrunner in campus public safety offering an opt-in free GPS savvy security smart phone app and offers seamless transition from two-year to four-year degree through Smart Choice.

Your Success Starts Here.

Tahlequah

The campus, nestled at the foot of the Ozark Mountains, is a blend of old and new, where rich history meets modern technology. Here, classes are small, people are friendly and supportive, and new students feel at home. There are more than 80 student organizations, 10 NCAA athletic teams and plenty of on-campus and nearby activities.

Finishing Your Degree is Closer Than You Think.

Broken Arrow’s state-of-the-art

campus serves mostly upper division and graduate students with 31 undergraduate and 17 graduate programs. Class schedules are designed to maximize a student’s time on campus by offering the chance to attend one or two nights a week. Seminar and workshop courses are offered on weekends, and students can take courses online and via ITV technology.

Focusing on Healthcare Degrees.

Muskogee’s modern campus serves

upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, offering programs in education, business, general studies, nursing,

industrial management and other disciplines.

Classes in Muskogee are geared toward working adults pursuing their degrees on a part-time basis, with evening and online class schedules.

NSU was founded in 1845 as the Cherokee National Female Seminary, and on March 6, 1909, the Oklahoma legislature purchased the seminary from the Cherokee Nation. In September that same year, classes began at the Northeastern State Normal School. Seminary Hall still stands as the historical centerpiece of campus where classes are held daily. For decades, NSU has played a key role in the area’s history and development.

Go2NSU. com and

Enroll today at picture yourself as an NSU graduate.

Locations: Tahlequah, Muskogee, Broken Arrow and Online Student Population: 8,332 Highest Degree: Doctorate Mascot: RiverHawks Twitter: NSURiverHawks

NSU was founded in 1851 as the Cherokee National Female Seminary and is now the state’s fourth-largest university.

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TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Tulsa, Oklahoma • (918) 595-7000 • tulsacc.edu

Tulsa Community College has served Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma as a valued educational

resource for more than four decades. As

Oklahoma’s largest, multi-campus community college, TCC serves 27,000 students in college credit programs annually. Four fully equipped campuses – Metro, Northeast, Southeast and West – populate the Tulsa area, along with community campuses in Owasso and Glenpool. The TCC Education Outreach Center serves residents in eastern Tulsa, and several Tulsa area high schools host TCC classes for students taking college classes while still in high school.

one of the largest first-time entering classes each fall (surpassed only by the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University), admits the state’s largest number of concurrent enrollment students taking college classes while still in high school, and leads the state in online/distance learning enrollments each year.

TCC welcomed 3,873 first-time entering college students in fall 2014. Of those, 1,552 entered as Tulsa Achieves students. Since 2007, about 12,000 high school graduates have entered college as part of the Tulsa Achieves initiative.

Tulsa Achieves provides graduating high school seniors who live in Tulsa County and hold a 2.0 GPA the opportunity to complete Locations: Tulsa, Glenpool and Owasso a college degree at no cost.

Tulsa Achieves pays for up to Annual Student Population: 63 college credit hours or 3 28,000 years of college with no cost of tuition and fees for the stuHighest Degree: Associate dent. To participate, students enter TCC the fall semester imTwitter: @tulsacc mediately following their high school graduation.

This year, TCC was recognized as one of the nation’s leading community colleges. According to Community College Week, TCC ranks 24th among 1,092 public twoyear institutions across the United States. In individual disciplines, TCC ranks 3rd in education degrees, 5th in business related degrees and 10th in health related degrees. The College ranks 1st in the nation for degrees granted to Native American students and among the Top 100 for degrees granted to all minority groups.

TCC is Tulsa’s largest resource for a college degree or credential. Since 1970, TCC has granted 61, 076 degrees and certificates to 52,745 people in the Tulsa area, and alumni numbers continue to grow.

Over the past three years, TCC has experienced a 13 percent increase in overall completions. TCC enrolls

TCC is committed to developing and maintaining vibrant, enriched academic programming offered in

dynamic learning environments:

* The Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity at Metro Campus houses TCC’s distance learning, journalism and broadcasting, digital and graphic design and fine arts programs. * The Center for Excellence in Energy Innovation at TCC’s Northeast Campus focuses on alternative energy, with instruction in wind energy, solar energy, biodiesel fuels, electric transportation, and home energy audits. * The Health Sciences and Biotechnology Learning Center at Southeast Campus provides education and training for professionals in the biological, medical laboratory and nursing fields. * The Veterinary Technology Center at West Campus prepares graduates to enter the veterinary health care field equipped with education and training in intensive nursing care, clinical laboratory procedures, radiology, anesthesiology, dentistry and surgical assistance.

transfer

TCC students have access to 222 associate degree and certificate options ranging from bioscience to tomorrow’s technology, a thriving honors program and a vibrant global education perspective with opportunities to study abroad throughout the year. Furthermore, the College has more than 7,500 students enrolled in online and distance learning classes each year, making it the leader in distance learning education in Oklahoma.

student producTCC is the primary er for public and private universities in the state. As such, the College has developed transfer program agreements with colleges and universities in Tulsa, throughout Oklahoma and in adjacent states, which allow TCC students to transfer more seamlessly to other institutions. Strong partnerships in the Tulsa area include Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, Northeastern State University-Broken Arrow, University of Oklahoma-Tulsa, Langston University, Rogers State University, Oral Roberts University, University of Tulsa, University of Phoenix, St. Gregory’s University and Southern Nazarene University.

As students’ needs change and technology evolves,

TCC is the Tulsa connection to a college degree.

TCC is Oklahoma’s largest community college with more students than any community college in the state.

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WRIGHT CAREER COLLEGE Tulsa, Oklahoma • (918) 628-7700 • wrightcc.edu

Changes are underway at Wright Career College, and you could be one of the first to know about them! Wright Career College is a private, not-for-profit educational institution that’s been in the Tulsa community since 2004, located at 51st and Sheridan.

Wright Career College offers programs in business, technology, medical, health care and fitness and wellness. We are excited to now offer an Associate of Applied Science degree in

Surgical

Technology, in addition to our many other medical programs.

Students at Wright Career College can earn a Bachelor of Science, Associate Degree of Applied Science or Diploma in just a few short

convenient

months. We offer class times with most programs offering students a three day a week schedule with a choice of day or evening classes. Many of our programs are also now offered online or in a hybrid-online delivery.

Wright Career College is a proud member of the Tulsa community. Wright Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and sponsored by the Oklahoma Board of Regents.

renovated

facility The college’s includes advanced equipment to enhance the learning experience. The campus includes 25 classrooms, five labs, a beautiful library and an updated workout facility. Students in the medical programs enjoy the use of high-tech simulators in a virtual hospital environment.

The layout creates an environment that is especially conducive to learning and the campus is positioned in front of a major bus stop to make it more convenient for students.

Wright Career College is very excited to be part of Tulsa’s vibrant education community. Visit us online at www.wrightcc.edu or call now to schedule a tour at (918) 628-7700.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

laptops

In addition, are available to aid students in their learning experience.

Wright Career College’s experienced staff and hands-on training sets the school apart.

Students will learn the skills and knowledge to excel in the workplace.

Student Population: 317 Highest Degree: Bachelor’s

Wright Career College was founded in 1921 as Dickinson Business School to train typists for Kansas City businesses.

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