Oklahoma City University

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OCU QUICK FACTS

Undergraduate Enrollment: 1880
Graduate Enrollment: 1840
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Average freshman class size: 17
Average graduate class size: 13
Campus: 68 park-like acres in the heart of Oklahoma City
Affiliation: Private United Methodist university
Faculty: 70% of full-time faculty hold highest degrees in their fields; no classes taught by graduate students
National Rankings: Consistently ranked in the top tier of western region master's-level universities by U.S. News & World Report; recognized as one of America's 100 Best College Buys
Financial Aid: 85% of students receive financial aid; over $10 million in merit or performance scholarships awarded annually

Our Mission
Oklahoma City University embraces the United Methodist tradition of scholarship and service and welcomes all faiths in a culturally rich community that is dedicated to student welfare and success. Men and women pursue academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum that focuses on students' intellectual, moral, and spiritual development to prepare them to become effective leaders in service to their communities.

Quality Education
Private United Methodist university offering both liberal arts and professional programs on undergraduate and graduate levels

Outstanding Programs
More than sixty undergraduate majors; twelve graduate degrees (including a law degree and the M.B.A.), and the Adult Studies Program for working adults to earn a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree

Special Opportunities
Service learning opportunities across the curriculum; University Honors Program; OCULEADS, a scholarship and leadership program; Center for Interpersonal Studies through Film and Literature; Washington Semester Program; study abroad programs

Experienced Faculty
Seventy percent of our full-time faculty members hold the highest degrees in their fields. Professors, not graduate assistants, teach all classes.

Personalized Attention
Student/faculty ratio of 14:1 and class sizes of about seventeen for freshmen and thirteen for upperclassmen

Diverse Environment
Nearly 1,880 undergraduate students and 1,840 graduate students from 48 states and 58 foreign countries

Active Campus
More than sixty student-led organizations, including five national fraternities and sororities, our own chapter of Habitat for Humanity, multi-cultural student associations, Student Senate and more.

Stellar Athletics
The OCU Stars have won 29 national NAIA championships, including the men's 2007 NAIA Basketball Championship.

Ideal Location
Sixty-eight park-like acres in the heart of Oklahoma City, just minutes from a diverse range of educational, social, cultural and recreational opportunities.

Excellent Value
The Student's Guide to America's 100 Best College Buys consistently recognizes Oklahoma City University for academic excellence and affordability.

Exceptional Financial Support
More than $10 million awarded annually in academic merit or performance scholarships, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Many other scholarship programs such as the Clara Luper Scholars and the American Indian Scholarship Program offer assistance to our students. About 85% of OCU students receive financial assistance.

Brief History of OCU
Oklahoma City University was chartered as Epworth University on September 1, 1904. The first students came to a sixty-five acre campus that boasted one all-purpose building. One hundred sixteen enrolled that fall. The original building is still standing and forms part of Epworth United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City.

Surviving the storms of financial difficulties, the University was moved to Guthrie, Oklahoma in the fall of 1911. Classes were conducted in the old Oklahoma Territory capitol building. At this time the name was changed to Methodist University of Oklahoma. In 1922, the name was changed to Oklahoma City College. The college was relocated to its present location in Oklahoma City. The current administration building housed both classrooms and student dormitories. In 1924, the college was renamed Oklahoma City University.