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PERSONAL ATTENTION CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR YOUR SUCCESS 2

oklahoma city university Home of the Stars We are a close-knit community with far-reaching opportunities. Our campus culture encourages deep engagement at all levels to allow students to rise to high expectations.

private liberal arts university population

1800 undergraduates 650 graduates 150 doctoral students 400 law students

Our location in the heart of OKC gives students access and association with the city’s corporate and civic leaders. consistently ranked a

by US News & World Report

united methodist

we have students from all over the world

largest city in land area

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heart Oklahoma HOME

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Bricktown

Wheeler District

(Travel + Leisure)

OKC Energy FC

Automobile Alley

okc metro

OKC Thunder

Film Row

(USA Today) Midtown

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of science students are accepted into the graduate program of their choice.

dance alums have performed on national or international tours.

of School of Religion graduates who apply to graduate school or seminary are accepted.

“the best preparatory dance program in the nation�

Named

(OnStage)

K.C. Patrick, former editor of Dance Magazine

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Meinders School of Business

Bass School of Music hosts more than

each year

student-to-faculty ratio

of classes taught by professors, not graduate assistants

of business schools in the world

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PETREE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

MEINDERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

KRAMER SCHOOL OF NURSING

Biochemistry (BS) Biology (BS) • Biology • Biomedical Science • Cell & Molecular Biology Chemistry (BS) Criminal Justice (BS or BA) Education (BS or BA) • Early Childhood • Elementary • Secondary English (BA) Exercise & Sports Science (BS) • Exercise Science • Human Performance Film Production (BFA) History (BA) History/Political Science (BA) Humanities (BA) Mass Communications (BA) • Multimedia Journalism & Broadcast Production • Strategic Communications Mathematics (BS) Philosophy (BA) Physics (BS) Political Science (BS or BA) Political Science/Philosophy (BA) Pre-Engineering Studies (BS) Psychology (BS) Science (BS) Software Engineering (BS) Spanish (BA) Studio Art (BA)

Accounting (BBA) Business Administration (BBA) Economics (BBA) Finance (BBA) Marketing (BBA)

Nursing (BSN) RN-BSN

ANN LACY SCHOOL OF AMERICAN DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT

Religious Studies (BA) Youth Ministry/Religious Education (BA)

Dance • American Dance Teacher (BS) • Dance Management (BS) • Dance Performance (BPA) Entertainment Business (BS)

SCHOOL OF THEATRE

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WANDA L. BASS SCHOOL OF MUSIC Guitar Performance (BM) Instrumental Music Education (BME) Instrumental Performance (BM) Music (BA) Music/Elective Studies in Pre-Law (BA) Music/Elective Studies in Pre-Med (BA) Music Composition (BM) Music Theater (BM) Piano Pedagogy (BM) Piano Performance (BM) Vocal Music Education (BME) Vocal Performance (BM)

WIMBERLY SCHOOL OF RELIGION

Acting (BFA) Design & Production (BFA) Theatre & Performance (BA)

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

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Doctor of Nursing Practice • Administrative • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner • Family Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Doctor of Psychology Juris Doctor Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership Master of Arts in TESOL Master of Business Administration Master of Education • Applied Behavioral Studies • American Montessori Certification • Professional Counseling Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Master of Music Master of Physician Assistant Studies Master of Science in Accounting Master of Science in Computer Science Master of Science in Energy Legal Studies Master of Science in Energy Management Master of Science in Nursing • Nursing Education • Nursing Leadership • Clinical Nurse Leader

OKCU School of Law

78% OF FACULTY HOLD THE HIGHEST DEGREE IN THEIR FIELD

3+2 Dual Degree Engineering Program with Washington University in St. Louis.

Students complete three years at OKCU and then transfer to Washington University in St. Louis to complete two years of engineering coursework. Students earn two undergraduate degrees - a BS, Pre-Engineering from OKCU and a BS, Engineering from Washigton University in St. Louis.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT APPLICANTS WHO HAVE AN OKCU UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE, HAVE COMPLETED THE PREREQUISITES WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF APPLYING FOR THE PROGRAM, AND HAVE A 3.2 CUMULATIVE GPA ARE GUARANTEED AN INTERVIEW FOR THE PA PROGRAM.

is an interdisciplinary major of political science and philosophy. The plan includes preferential admission to the OKCU School of Law and students may complete their combined BA and JD degrees in only six years, rather than the usual seven.

With tracks in event planning, entertainment pre-law, talent management, and entertainment enterprise, we have plenty of options for those interested in making it all happen.

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Justice Sotomayor

Actor Jason Alexander

Actor Patti LuPone

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Students glassing a bull moose at the base of Mt. Moran in Grand Teton National Park Sister Rosemary

OKCU is known for the distinguished leaders and speakers we host on campus to engage and inspire our students and community.

Studying abroad provides great opportunities to enhance your college education while living in another country. At OKCU, we give you the opportunity to travel and study in almost every country in the world.

for Kramer School of Nursing students

All business students have access to the Bloomberg Terminal, a resource for premier financial data used to monitor and analyze market data.

STARS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HUNDREDS OF INTERNSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH A VARIETY OF COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN ALL FIELDS. Performing Arts has

with Oklahoma Children’s Theatre, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Ballet, and Oklahoma Repertory Theatre.

employers visit OKCU each year to recruit our graduates

Spencer, a senior music theater major, worked as an intern with New York City-based casting agency Tesley + Company the summer before his senior year.

for School of Theatre seniors in NYC, Dallas, Chicago, and LA each year.

Additionally, the School of Theatre produces and supports more productions than any other undergraduate program in the U.S.

Science study abroad trip to Costa Rica

usually consist of a short trip during which the OKCU faculty will teach an intensive class.

These programs frequently occur on the campuses of universities abroad, which allows students the opportunity to live in student housing owned by that institution and take a second class taught by a professor of the host university.

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Students touch the star at matriculation convocation at the beginning of their freshman year and again at graduation to signify the start and end of their undergraduate career.

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Baseball (M) Basketball (M & W) Canoe/Kayak (Coed) Cheerleading (Coed) Cross Country (M & W) Golf (M & W) Pom (Coed) Rowing (M & W) Soccer (M & W) Softball (W) Track & Field (M & W) Volleyball (W) Wrestling (M & W) OCUSPORTS.COM OKCU has more national championships than any program in the NAIA.

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student-led organizations there’s always something going on!

mean great food and plenty of options

can assist with safety escorts, battery jumpstarts, locked vehicles, and flat tires.

features treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bikes, machine and free weights.

Visit okcu.edu/residencelife for more information!

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C/O A Good Egg Dining Group + Choate House

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Tony-Award winners Kelli O'Hara (Vocal Performance '98) and Kristin Chenoweth (Music Theater '91, Master of Music '93) have each been staples on Broadway for more than a decade.

DEETTA CRAVENS, POLITICAL SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY, SPANISH ‘12 Cravens was a triple major in political science, philosophy and Spanish at OKCU. She earned a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship to teach English in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

She then received the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship to attend the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. She began her foreign service career last summer by starting her A-100 Foreign Service Officer Orientation training in Arlington, VA.

ALEX ENTERLINE, ACTING ‘14 After graduating in 2014, Enterline was cast to play the lead role in the first national tour of “Nice Work If You Can Get It.”

ASHLEY BOWEN MURPHY, FINANCE ‘02, JD LAW ‘05; AND KAMI BROKAW HUDDLESTON, GRAPHIC DESIGN ‘03 Murphy and Huddleston are entrepreneurs who combined their business, graphic design, and law degrees to successfully launch The Brides of Oklahoma magazine in 2007 and The Brides of North Texas in 2008. Their company is now a multi-media wedding resource that includes websites, blogs, and a mobile app.

SASHA HUTCHINGS, DANCE PERFORMANCE ‘11 Hutchings is a Broadway performer in New York City and was an original ensemble member in the hit musical “Hamilton.”

KRISTEN BAILEY, NURSING ‘13 Bailey was recently recognized as an Outstanding Nursing Alumna by the Kramer School of Nursing for implementing a new program at the Oklahoma City hospital where she works. The program was based off a project she had completed during her last semester of school.

RICK McKEE, MUSIC COMPOSITION ‘09 McKee works as a music producer out of Orlando, FL. His works range from television specials to theme parks, firework shows, parades, commercials, jingles, ride soundtracks, and cruise lines. He served as an arranger on both an Emmy-nominated song in 2009, and an Emmy Award-winning song in 2011. His music can be found on over 30 Walt Disney Record releases.

CHRIS HARRISON MASS COMMUNICATIONS ‘93 A television host and previously a sports reporter, Harrison is the current host of the ABC reality television dating show, “The Bachelor” (since 2002), and its spin-offs, “The Bachelorette” (since 2003), “Bachelor in Paradise” (since 2014) and “Bachelor Pad” (2010-2014).

JEFF POULIN ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS ‘12 Poulin serves as the arts education program manager for Americans for the Arts. He works to empower local, state, and federal supporters of arts education to become effective advocates to advance policies supportive of equitable access to arts education for all students.

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AD M ISSIO NS Apply for admission by completing the application at okcu.edu/apply.

Application opens June 1.

S UB M I T T HE R EQUI R ED DO CU ME NT S: 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 Application Fee Admissions decisions are mailed out beginning September 1.

Apply early during your senior year for best scholarship opportunities!

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RE QUIRE ME N T S We use a holistic approach to review your admissions application. Regular admission requires a 3.0 grade point average and 22 ACT or SAT equivalent.

OKC U.E DU/A DMISSION S

The Oklahoma City University Honors Program is a universitywide program open to academically talented and motivated students who are enrolled in any of OKCU’s undergraduate programs. The program offers students the opportunity to enhance their college education through unique academic, cultural, and social experiences.

COST & SCH OLARSHIPS TUI TION 2017-18 Academic Year Tuition is based on full time, 12-16 credit hours. Fees are estimated as they vary based on major and required classes. Meal and housing charges vary based on choice.

Tuition (per semester) - $13,638 Fees (based on 15 hours, per semester) - $1,725 First-Time Fees (one time fee) - $660 Walker Hall Double (per semester) - $2,050 Meal Plan (150 meals + points & cash, per semester) - $2,137

FINANCIAL AID 90% of students are awarded financial aid, including more than $34 million in academic merit- and talent-based scholarships. For a complete list of scholarships, visit okcu.edu/scholarships.

FAF SA Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning October 1. Fill out the FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov. OKCU’s school code is 003166.

Visit okcu.edu/financialaid/tips.

OKCU.EDU/FINANCIALAID

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Office of Undergraduate Admissions 2501 N Blackwelder Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73106

B E A S TAR FOR A DAY! Schedule a campus tour at okcu.edu/visit.

Tour the campus with a Gold Star Ambassador, sit in on a class, visit with current students, meet with professors, and eat lunch in the caf.

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Visit okcu.edu for special events throughout the year.