2015 OKCU road brochure

Oklahoma City University at a glance 1660 undergrads 626 graduates 454 law students private urban

FRESHMEN CLASS PROFILE

59% 41% out of state in state

31%

G R A D UAT E D

in the

TOP 10%

OF THEIR CLASS

Centrally located in the United States

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OKLAHOMA’S

HIDDEN

GEM COLLEGE [College Raptor]

Dallas

3 .5

Little Rock

5 1

Kansas City

5 1

Austin Houston Denver Chicago Phoenix LA NYC

6 1 7 2 9 2 12 2.5 14 2 18 4 23 hours by car 3 hours by plane

100%

OF CLASSES TAUGHT

STARSKY

university mascot

by

86%

of grads who apply to Med School are accepted

95%

of Meinders grads are employed or in grad school

PROFESSORS

NOT GRAD STUDENTS

40%

11:1 Blue/White

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

school colors

STARS nickname

17

13

average freshman class size

average upperclassman class size

of students involved in Greek Life

59

NATIONAL

ATHLETIC

CHAMPIONSHIP

WINS

73+

Broadway shows have employed our graduates

4

80+

grads have performed on national or international tours

TONY

AWARDS ® N O M I N AT I O N S

2 WINS

OCU has won at least one national championship

18

YEARS

each year for the last M

W COED

Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Golf Indoor Track Outdoor Track

100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

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acceptance rate to graduate school for ‘12 & ’13 psychology grads accounting grads receive job offers before they graduate

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varsity sports teams

Rowing Soccer Softball Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling

religion grads accepted into graduate school or seminary of science students who applied to pharmacy school are accepted job placement within six months for mass communications grads

Every year our athletes are named Academic All-Americans, and as a group, student-athletes have an average grade point of 3.0. OCU is a Five Star Institution on the NAIA Champions of Character List, which recognizes college student athletes for their quality of play along with their work in classrooms and community service.

Petree College of

Wanda L. Bass School of

Biochemistry (B.S.) Biology (B.S.) Biomedical Science Cell & Molecular Biology Chemistry (B.S.) Criminal Justice (B.S. or B.A.) Education (B.S. or B.A.) Early Childhood Elementary Secondary English (B.A.) Exercise & Sport Science (B.S.) Exercise Science Human Performance Film Production (B.F.A.) History (B.A.) History / Political Science (B.A.) Humanities (B.A.) Mass Communications (B.A.) Advertising Broadcasting Multimedia Journalism Public Relations Mathematics (B.S.) Philosophy (B.A.) Physics (B.S.) Political Science (B.S. or B.A.) Political Science / Philosophy (B.A.) Psychology (B.S.) Science (B.S.) Sociology (B.S. or B.A.) Spanish (B.A.) Studio Art (B.A. or B.F.A.)

Guitar Performance (B.M.) Instrumental Music Education (B.M.E.) Instrumental Performance (B.M.) Music (B.A.) Music / Elective Studies in Pre-Law (B.A.) Music / Elective Studies in Pre-Med (B.A.) Music Composition (B.M.) Music Theater (B.M.) Piano Pedagogy (B.M.) Piano Performance (B.M.) Vocal Music Education (B.M.E.) Vocal Performance (B.M.)

Meinders School of

PR E-PROF ES SIONA L

ARTS & S CIENCES

Majors & Programs There are over 70 majors to choose from at Oklahoma City University.

The Oxford Plan is an interdisciplinary major of political science and philosophy. The plan includes preferential admission to the OCU School of Law and students may complete their combined B.A. and J.D. degrees in only six years, rather than the usual seven.

BUS INES S

Accounting (B.B.A.) Business Administration (B.B.A.) Economics (B.B.A.) Finance (B.B.A.) Marketing (B.B.A.) Software Engineering (B.S.) Ann Lacy School of

DANCE & ARTS MANAGEMENT Dance American Dance Teacher (B.S.) Dance Management (B.S.) Dance Performance (B.P.A.) Entertainment Business (B.S.)

OCU School of Law

MUS IC

Kramer School of

NUR S ING

Nursing (B.S.N.) R.N. to B.S.N. Wimberly School of

R EL IGION

Religion (B.A.) Religion / Philosophy (B.A.) Religious Education (B.A.) Youth Ministry (B.A.) School of

THEATR E Acting (B.F.A.) Design & Production (B.F.A) Theatre & Performance (B.A.) Theatre for Young Audiences (B.F.A.)

Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Dental Pre-Law & The Oxford Plan Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine

GRA DUAT E PRO G RA M S Doctor of Nursing Practice Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Juris Doctor Juris Doctor / Master of Business Administration Juris Doctor / Master of Arts in Applied Sociology: Nonprofit Leadership Master of Arts in Applied Sociology: Nonprofit Leadership Master of Arts in TESOL Master of Business Administration Master of Education Applied Behavior Studies Professional Counseling American Montessori Certification Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting Master of Liberal Arts Master of Liberal Arts in Leadership Management Master of Music Master of Physician Assistant Studies Master of Science in Accounting Master of Science in Computer Science Master of Science in Criminology Master of Science in Energy Legal Studies Master of Science in Energy Management Master of Science in Nursing

OCU

1 58 S C H O O L O F L AW OF

ABA accredited law schools

SEEING AN

INCREASE I N A P P L I C AT I O N S

ONLY 2

G R A D U AT E

ENERGY PROGRAMS

IN THE US

accredited by the AAPL

AND MEINDERS HAS

BOTH

1A S 3 PIRING OF

Our Physician Assistant. program launches in January 2016, created to address the critical need for highly trained medical providers.

The U.S. Department of Labor projects a 30% increase in employment for Physician Assistants over the next seven years—the highest for any occupation!

Applicants who have an OCU undergraduate degree, have completed the prerequisites within seven years of starting the program, and have a 3.2 cumulative GPA will be guaranteed an interview for the PA program.

BEST

SCHOOLS in the US for

TR I PLE T H R EAT HOPEFULS

[Dance Magazine]

A modern metropolitan setting Young. Inventive. Growing.

Bricktown

Plaza District

Home to more than 1.2 million Oklahomans and an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, Oklahoma City offers an abundance of the arts, quality healthcare, excellence in education, and more. And it does so without high costs, energy shortages, or traffic congestion. It is a distinctly liveable city where you can chase your dreams and still enjoy a rich quality of life.

OKC Dodgers - Photo by Nick Falzerano

Downtown

Our campus sits in the heart of OKC in the historic and vibrant Uptown District. Just a short drive, walk, or bike ride from campus you can explore more than a dozen diverse neighborhoods and entertainment districts featuring live music venues, local restaurants, coffee shops, food trucks, farmers markets, art events and cultural performances.

On any given night you may find yourself dining at one of the local hotspots in Automobile Alley or Deep Deuce, enjoying a festival in the Plaza District or Midtown, appreciating one of the many art galleries in the Paseo Arts District, attending a professional sporting event, catching

OKC Thunder - Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images

a local or nationally-touring show at the Civic Center Music Hall or the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, playing laser tag in the Bricktown Entertainment District, or taking a stroll by beautiful Lake Hefner.

Did you know that Oklahoma City is one of the top river sports destinations in the world?

Located just south of downtown, the Boathouse District, along the Oklahoma River, is one of Oklahoma City’s top attractions for adventure seekers.

Devon Boathouse, home to OCU Rowing

Campus Life GET INVOLVED At Oklahoma City University, there are 80+ student organizations for anything you might be interested in. There are groups for religious life, intramural sports, dance, acting, student government, and more! OCU is also home to three national fraternities and four national sororities—40% of students are involved in Greek Life.

ATHLETICS The Stars compete in 19 varsity sports in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), winning a national championship in at least one sport every year for the last 18 years (59 total).

Over 300,000 people attend Oklahoma City University athletic sponsored events each year, and 50,000 of those attend the annual OCU Head of the Oklahoma Regatta rowing event.

FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE Many new challenges are faced during the first year in college. The First-Year Experience (FYE) program is designed to give you the skills to be successful in an academic community both inside and outside the classroom.

1

APPLICATION

Complete the Oklahoma City University Application for

How to apply

Admission, which is available online at okcu.edu/apply. We also accept the Common Application. A $55 application fee is required.

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DOCUMENTS

Submit the required documents:

Applying is easy! Here is a step-by-step guide to the application process.

An official copy of your high school transcript An official copy of your ACT or SAT score report, which may be included in your high school transcript High school counselor recommendation form The essay portion of the application (a personal statement of at least 250 words that answers one of the questions provided on the application)

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION?

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SCHOLARSHIPS

To secure scholarship for incoming Fall freshmen, students When all your materials are received, we’ll

must submit their application and all required documents by

review the quality of your grades, activities, test

the priority deadline of March 1. After the priority deadline,

scores, counselor recommendation and essay.

scholarship amounts are not guaranteed.

This will help us understand your academic and career goals. Admission to some programs is more competitive than others and auditions or interviews are required for admission to

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LOG IN TO YOUR STAR PAGE

many programs. If you’re interested in the

Your STAR page is your personalized guide through the

performing arts, we strongly encourage you to

admissions process that is customized based on your interests

meet personally with your admissions counselor

and needs. On your STAR page you can:

to discuss requirements and qualifications for those programs.

Check your application status RSVP to events Meet your counselor See what is trending on and around campus

FRESHMEN ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Academic scholarships are based on ACT/SAT composite scores (excluding the

Scholarships

writing portion) and high academic ability as indicated by grade point average1.

To receive any Oklahoma City University merit-based scholarships, incoming Fall 2016 freshmen students must submit their application and all required documents2 by the priority deadline of March 1, 2016. After the priority deadline scholarship amounts are not guaranteed.

The February 2016 ACT and the January 2016 SAT are the last exams considered for a scholarship upgrade. The seventh semester high school transcript is the last transcript where academic and departmental scholarship upgrades are

You’ve worked hard. Now it’s time to reward your accomplishments!

guaranteed. Full-time enrollment of 12 or more hours per semester is required for scholarship. Awards are renewable up to seven consecutive semesters (excluding summer terms) with required minimum cumulative 3.0 unweighted grade point average.

At Oklahoma City University, your application for admission is also your application for most

Award

GPA 3.0-3.29

GPA 3.30-3.59

GPA 3.60-4.0

ACT 22-23 SAT 1020-1080

Opportunity Award

$1,700/yr

$2,200/yr

$2,700/yr

ACT 24-25 SAT 1090-1160

Achievement Award

$2,200/yr

$2,700/yr

$3,200/yr

ACT 26-28 SAT 1170-1280

University Award

$3,300/yr

$3,800/yr

$4,300/yr

ACT 29-32 SAT 1290-1430

Presidential Award

$5,400/yr

$5,900/yr

$6,400/yr

ACT 33-36 SAT 1440-1600

Provost Award

$7,000/yr

$7,500/yr

$8,000/yr

scholarships. When completing your application for admission, please indicate the types of scholarships for which you would like to be considered.

Oklahoma City University recalculates every high school grade point average on a standard 4.0 scale. All Pre-AP, Honors, and AP courses are weighted on a 5 point scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=1). Our calculation will be used for admission and scholarship purposes.

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90% A I D AWA R D E D F INANC I A L

For a complete list of scholarships, please visit okcu.edu/financialaid

OF STUDENTS ARE

FRESHMEN DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Students who are admitted to and enrolled in the Petree College of Arts and

All students are encouraged to apply for financial

Sciences, Meinders School of Business, or the Kramer School of Nursing will be

aid. Complete the FAFSA online at fafsa.ed.gov.

awarded a departmental scholarship in conjunction with the academic merit

Include OCU’s federal school code (003166) on the

scholarship. This award is based on a combination of the student’s ACT/SAT

application. If you are chosen by the Department

and high school GPA . Full-time enrollment of 12 or more hours per semester is

of Education for the verification process, copies

required for scholarship.

of tax returns will not be accepted in the 2016-17

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award year. If the IRS Data Retrieval Process is not Award

GPA 3.0-3.29

GPA 3.30-3.59

GPA 3.60-4.0

ACT 22-23 SAT 1020-1080

Department Award

$3,000/yr

$3,500/yr

$4,000/yr

ACT 24-25 SAT 1090-1160

Department Award

$4,000/yr

$4,500/yr

$5,000/yr

ACT 26-28 SAT 1170-1280

Department Award

$6,000/yr

$6,500/yr

$7,000/yr

ACT 29-32 SAT 1290-1430

Department Award

$9,000/yr

$9,500/yr

$10,000/yr

ACT 33-36 SAT 1440-1600

Department Award

$10,000/yr

$10,500/yr

$11,000/yr

TALENT AWARDS Students who are admitted to the Wanda L. Bass School of Music, the School of Theatre, and the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management are eligible to audition for talent scholarships and are not eligible to receive Departmental Awards.

Required documents include application, application essay, official high school transcript, official test scores, high school counselor recommendation form, and $55 application fee.

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utilized, the student (and parent, if applicable) will be required to request and submit a Tax Return Transcript from the IRS. If Tax Return Transcripts are required, this could delay your financial aid for the summer and possibly fall.

how to visit STEP ONTO OUR CAMPUS The campus and facilities are impressive, but it’s the faculty and students who make Oklahoma City University a place where you will feel at home. To find out if OCU is the perfect fit for you, visit the campus and learn why students from all over the world are following their dreams and building their futures at Oklahoma City University!

SCHEDULE A PERSONALIZED VISIT Request your visit a week in advance and we’ll plan it around your interests.

Meet with faculty, talk to coaches, attend a class, or eat in the cafeteria. Learn about the admissions process, housing, scholarships, and financial aid. An OCU student will give you a campus tour, including residential halls, so you can get a feel for what life at OCU is like.

YEAR-ROUND SESSIONS Two visit sessions daily, Monday-Friday at 9 am and 1 pm. Summer hours and schedule may vary.

To get the ball rolling, just do one of the following: Call 800.633.7242 ext.2 / Visit okcu.edu/visitors

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