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Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, OK · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Churches of Christ · Churches of Christ and Christian Churches

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Average price after aid $21,872 a year

Median debt at graduation: $26,000 (all students)

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Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, Oklahoma, was founded by members of churches of Christ and describes itself as a Kingdom university. Chapel meets on weekdays, with a campus-wide service at 11 a.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, and a university-wide devotional on Monday evenings in Scott Chapel. The core curriculum requires Old Testament and New Testament survey courses and a course in New Testament ethics, and the Center for Global Missions lists more than 30 service and ministry opportunities a year.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Oklahoma Christian University

  1. MonToday

    • 11:00AMChapel
    • 10:00PMWorship night

  2. TueToday

    • 11:00AMChapel

  3. WedToday

    No set time

  4. ThuToday

    No set time

  5. FriToday

    No set time

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “More than 1,000 students, faculty and staff participate in more than 30 service and ministry opportunities annually.”

    Source: oc.edu

  • “The Center for Global Missions provides outlets for you to explore your mission and calling through domestic and international trips, internships and relationship-building events.”

    Source: oc.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Yes, students are required to attend chapel, which meets Monday and Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Baugh Auditorium.

Source: oc.edu
What's a normal week?

A university-wide devotional meets Monday evenings at 10 p.m. in Scott Chapel.

Source: ddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net
Where do I find community?

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes organizes devotionals and events for student-athletes.

Source: oc.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Churches throughout the Oklahoma City area welcome students to worship and serve with them.

Source: ddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net

Rankings

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Academic Excellence

B-Academic Excellence: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
55 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.56%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.73%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,122 · ACT 22.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.19 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$6,440

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

AWorship and chapel: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

93 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Campus chapel Monday and Tuesday at 11 a.m. small chapels Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (2025-26 Undergraduate Catalog, the newest listed; times for Wednesday to Friday not published).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Christian Universityddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net/images/documents/Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The campus meets Monday and Tuesday at 11:00 am for chapel in Baugh Auditorium.”
      The campus meets for chapel at 11 a.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in Baugh Auditorium.
      “Other small chapels meet Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.”
      Smaller chapels meet on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Residential students are required to attend; attendance is tracked toward a set chapel goal each term.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel Reductions | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/chapel-reductions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “What if I have a job that prevents me from attending 11 a.m. chapel in Baugh Auditorium?”
      The 11 a.m. chapel is held in Baugh Auditorium.
      “Yes, you are required to attend chapel.”
      Students living on campus are required to attend chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (University-wide devotional every Monday evening at 10 p.m. in Scott Chapel, described as inspirational worship.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Christian Universityddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net/images/documents/Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This includes a university-wide devotional every Monday evening at 10:00 pm in Scott Chapel.”
      A university-wide devotional meets every Monday at 10 p.m. in Scott Chapel.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Welcome from Scott Young Oklahoma Christian University Campus Minister”
      Scott Young is the Oklahoma Christian University Campus Minister and Dean of Spiritual Life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Baugh Auditorium serves as the campus chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel Reductions | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/chapel-reductions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “What if I have a job that prevents me from attending 11 a.m. chapel in Baugh Auditorium?”
      The 11 a.m. chapel is held in Baugh Auditorium.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

90 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Bachelor's core requires BIBL-1013, BIBL-1033 and BIBL-2103 (9 hours) of all students; 6 more hours of Bible are electives. Transfer students take a number of required Bible hours set at enrollment.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Christian Universityddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net/images/documents/Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “CORE CURRICULUM COURSES – 42 HOURS”
      The bachelor's core is 42 hours, with the Bible block listed as 9 required hours plus Bible electives.
      “BIBL-1013 Israel and God’s Kingdom (OT Survey)”
      BIBL-1013 is the Old Testament survey, required in the bachelor's core.
      “BIBL-1033 Jesus, the Church, and God’s Kingdom (NT Survey)”
      BIBL-1033 is the New Testament survey, required in the bachelor's core.
      “BIBL-2103 The Christian Life in God’s Kingdom (NT Ethics)”
      BIBL-2103 is a New Testament ethics course, required in the bachelor's core.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (Israel and God's Kingdom (OT Survey) and Jesus, the Church and God's Kingdom (NT Survey) are both required of all bachelor's students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Christian Universityddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net/images/documents/Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL-1013 Israel and God’s Kingdom (OT Survey)”
      BIBL-1013 is the Old Testament survey, required in the bachelor's core.
      “BIBL-1033 Jesus, the Church, and God’s Kingdom (NT Survey)”
      BIBL-1033 is the New Testament survey, required in the bachelor's core.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNone required (The core's Christian worldview emphasis is carried by its Bible requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Christian Universityddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net/images/documents/Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “CORE CURRICULUM COURSES – 42 HOURS”
      The bachelor's core is 42 hours, with the Bible block listed as 9 required hours plus Bible electives.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (Core curriculum statement: faith is the central concept of the core and the faculty and students engage the Christian worldview in every discipline.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Christian Universityddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net/images/documents/Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Faith is, therefore, the central concept”
      The core curriculum model treats faith as its central concept.
      “ongoing project to explore and promote the Christian worldview.”
      Faculty and students are involved in an ongoing project to explore and promote the Christian worldview in the core.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Bible and Ministry B.A. major, with Introduction to Old and New Testament courses and a theology elective.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Christian Universityddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net/images/documents/Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “B.A. DEGREE IN BIBLE AND MINISTRY”
      A Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and Ministry is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes (OC Covenant and Statement of Beliefs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. OC Mission Statement & Covenant | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/about/history/oc-covenant · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We accept the Bible as the inspired word of God and our sole sacred text.”
      The covenant and statement of beliefs accepts the Bible as the inspired word of God.
AChristian community: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

100 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)5 or more (Five named spiritual life staff on the Spiritual Life team page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Brian Plumb Chapel Coordinator”
      Brian Plumb is the Chapel Coordinator on the Spiritual Life team.
      “Chris Young Senior Vice President for Advancement, Athletics and Spiritual Integration”
      A Senior Vice President leads spiritual integration.
      “Welcome from Scott Young Oklahoma Christian University Campus Minister”
      Scott Young is the Oklahoma Christian University Campus Minister and Dean of Spiritual Life.
      “Sada Knowles Executive Director of Spiritual Integration”
      Sada Knowles is Executive Director of Spiritual Integration.
      “Sarah Bailey Spiritual Life Mentor”
      Sarah Bailey is a Spiritual Life Mentor.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Fellowship of Christian Athletes devotionals, Taking Sides Chapel, the Monday devotional, and voluntary Bible studies around campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/student-life/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “FCA is a group of Christian student-athletes on OC’s campus who organize devotionals and events.”
      Fellowship of Christian Athletes organizes devotionals and events for student-athletes.
      “This group of students hosts Taking Sides Chapel where they discuss hot topics in the church”
      A student group hosts Taking Sides Chapel.
      “This group of students hosts Taking Sides Chapel where they discuss hot topics in the church and practice their debate skills.”
      A student debate group hosts Taking Sides Chapel.
    2. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Christian Universityddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net/images/documents/Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This includes a university-wide devotional every Monday evening at 10:00 pm in Scott Chapel.”
      A university-wide devotional meets every Monday at 10 p.m. in Scott Chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (Students, faculty and staff agree to the university covenant, which includes its statement of beliefs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Why OC? | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/why-oc · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students, faculty and staff agree to abide by our covenant when joining the university.”
      Faculty and staff agree to the university covenant when joining.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (Nearby congregations have campus ministries tailored to help OC students find a place in a local church; several offer college adoption programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Christian Universityddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net/images/documents/Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Churches throughout the Oklahoma City area will welcome you to worship and serve with them.”
      Area churches welcome students to worship and serve with them, and nearby congregations help students find a place in a local church.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (Senior leader for spiritual integration (Senior Vice President) and an Executive Director of Spiritual Integration.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chris Young Senior Vice President for Advancement, Athletics and Spiritual Integration”
      A Senior Vice President leads spiritual integration.
AMissions and service: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

91 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (Center for Global Missions offers domestic and international trips, internships and events.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Church Resources | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/church-resources · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Center for Global Missions provides outlets for you to explore your mission and calling through domestic and international trips, internships and relationship-building events.”
      The Center for Global Missions offers domestic and international trips, internships and events.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsMany each year (More than 30 service and ministry opportunities each year (value label: many each year).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Church Resources | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/church-resources · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “More than 1,000 students, faculty and staff participate in more than 30 service and ministry opportunities annually.”
      More than 30 service and ministry opportunities are offered each year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Area churches welcome students to worship and serve with them.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Christian Universityddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net/images/documents/Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Churches throughout the Oklahoma City area will welcome you to worship and serve with them.”
      Area churches welcome students to worship and serve with them, and nearby congregations help students find a place in a local church.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsMany (Mission and study programs in many countries, including Ghana, Honduras, Mexico, Rwanda and the Philippines.)
    Sources (1)
    1. University Profile | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/about/university-profile · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Some countries served include Australia, Austria, China, Croatia, Germany, Ghana, Honduras, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Rwanda, Switzerland and the United States.”
      Mission participation covers many countries.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Church Resources | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/church-resources · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We are all missional. We are all called.”
      The Center for Global Missions frames all students as missional and called.

Strengths

  • Chapel meets on every weekday: a campus-wide service at 11 a.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays and smaller chapels on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Christian Universityddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net/images/documents/Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The campus meets Monday and Tuesday at 11:00 am for chapel in Baugh Auditorium.”
      The campus meets for chapel at 11 a.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in Baugh Auditorium.
      “Other small chapels meet Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.”
      Smaller chapels meet on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
  • Old Testament and New Testament survey courses and a New Testament ethics course are required of all bachelor's students.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Christian Universityddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net/images/documents/Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL-1013 Israel and God’s Kingdom (OT Survey)”
      BIBL-1013 is the Old Testament survey, required in the bachelor's core.
      “BIBL-1033 Jesus, the Church, and God’s Kingdom (NT Survey)”
      BIBL-1033 is the New Testament survey, required in the bachelor's core.
      “BIBL-2103 The Christian Life in God’s Kingdom (NT Ethics)”
      BIBL-2103 is a New Testament ethics course, required in the bachelor's core.
  • The Center for Global Missions lists more than 30 service and ministry opportunities a year, in many countries.
    Sources (2)
    1. Church Resources | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/church-resources · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “More than 1,000 students, faculty and staff participate in more than 30 service and ministry opportunities annually.”
      More than 30 service and ministry opportunities are offered each year.
    2. University Profile | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/about/university-profile · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Some countries served include Australia, Austria, China, Croatia, Germany, Ghana, Honduras, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Rwanda, Switzerland and the United States.”
      Mission participation covers many countries.
  • Five named spiritual life staff are listed on the Spiritual Life team page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Brian Plumb Chapel Coordinator”
      Brian Plumb is the Chapel Coordinator on the Spiritual Life team.
      “Chris Young Senior Vice President for Advancement, Athletics and Spiritual Integration”
      A Senior Vice President leads spiritual integration.
      “Sada Knowles Executive Director of Spiritual Integration”
      Sada Knowles is Executive Director of Spiritual Integration.

Concerns

  • No separate worldview or faith-and-learning course is required of all students in the core.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Christian Universityddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net/images/documents/Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “CORE CURRICULUM COURSES – 42 HOURS”
      The bachelor's core is 42 hours, with the Bible block listed as 9 required hours plus Bible electives.

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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life (Baugh Auditorium and Scott Chapel)

  • Address: 2501 E. Memorial Road, Edmond, OK 73013
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Baugh Auditorium (campus chapel), Scott Chapel

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Source: ddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net, verified Oct. 20, 2026, oc.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, oc.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Spiritual Life | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Brian Plumb Chapel Coordinator”
    Brian Plumb is the Chapel Coordinator on the Spiritual Life team.
  2. Church Resources | Oklahoma Christian Universityoc.edu/church-resources · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The Center for Global Missions provides outlets for you to explore your mission and calling through domestic and international trips, internships and relationship-building events.”
    The Center for Global Missions offers domestic and international trips, internships and events.

Christian clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus

Service 1

  • Center for Global Missions tripsOff campus
    Domestic and international trips, internships and relationship-building events.
    oc.edu

Faith formation 1

  • Taking Sides ChapelOn campus
    A student group's chapel discussing topics in the church.
    oc.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Fellowship of Christian AthletesOn campus
    Christian student-athletes organize devotionals and events.
    oc.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Monday, Tuesday11:00 AMBaugh Auditorium · Campus chapel, from the 2025-26 Undergraduate Catalog.

Worship night 1

  • Monday10:00 PMScott Chapel · University-wide devotional, from the 2025-26 Undergraduate Catalog.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Christian Universityddtjogezxr16i.cloudfront.net/images/documents/Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The campus meets Monday and Tuesday at 11:00 am for chapel in Baugh Auditorium.”
    The campus meets for chapel at 11 a.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in Baugh Auditorium.
    “This includes a university-wide devotional every Monday evening at 10:00 pm in Scott Chapel.”
    A university-wide devotional meets every Monday at 10 p.m. in Scott Chapel.

Plan a campus visit Chapel and worship times for your dates, questions to ask, and a calendar button.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$17,818
$30,001–$48,000$18,908
$48,001–$75,000$18,849
$75,001–$110,000$23,184
Over $110,000$27,472

Full cost of attendance before aid: $39,106 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,012
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 44% · Women 56%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
18%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
43%
Total students2,743
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$21,872
Cost of attendance (per year)$39,106
Median federal debt at graduation$26,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
56%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
47%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
41%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
74%
First-year retention73%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$49,203
Admission rate97%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Early action deadline
College website, 2026-27
December 1
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,017 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants33%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1010–1270ACT 19–26
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1122
SAT reading & writing500–640
SAT math510–630
ACT composite19–26
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 51 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Computer engineering$87,701
Mechanical engineering$85,881
Accounting$73,871
Nursing$70,909
Marketing$58,241
Design$56,958
Teacher education$48,101
Family and human development$45,738
Communication studies$40,001
Liberal arts$39,356

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Bible/Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Business (general), Business administration, Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Chemistry, Clinical laboratory science, Computer science, Computing and information science, Criminal justice, Electrical engineering, Engineering (general), Engineering Physics, English, Film and video, Finance, Fine arts, History, Information science, International business, Journalism, Kinesiology and exercise science, Mathematics, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Music, Other mathematics and statistics, Other theology and religious vocations, Other visual and performing arts, Pastoral counseling, Political science, Pre-health, Pre-law and legal studies, Psychology, Public relations, Religious Education, Romance languages, Secondary education, Teaching English as a second language, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Health professions36%
Biology9%
Liberal arts and general studies9%
Business8%
Visual and performing arts7%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates12%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older22%
On-campus room and board (per year)$9,120
SportsNCAA Division II · Lone Star Conference
ROTCArmy · Navy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member19 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 8%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time20%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$21,120IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 85% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceOKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)About 17 miles away
Town population96,825Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreOklahoma CityAbout 10 miles away
Typical weather40°F in January · 82°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Spencer 2ene Mesonet, OK, about 9 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.700.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Oklahoma Christian University, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miSpiritual Life (Baugh Auditorium and Scott Chapel): 0.2 miOklahoma Christian University (campus)N0.1 mi
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No Christian churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check a local church directory.

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the church.

Questions families ask

Is Oklahoma Christian University a Christian college?
Yes. Oklahoma Christian University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Churches of Christ.
What is Oklahoma Christian University’s Compass Score?
84 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Oklahoma Christian University?
Chapel is listed at Baugh Auditorium. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.
Is Oklahoma Christian University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Oklahoma Christian University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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