Oklahoma City University classes started in 1904 with enrollment growing by almost 100 students during that first year. Anton Classen was heavily involved with development in his community and had been in love with the idea of a Methodist university in Oklahoma.
As a top liberal arts & sciences university, Oklahoma City University has been leading students to their creative edge for more than a century. We are a diverse community of academic achievers, big thinkers, independent spirits, and dedicated artists. At OKC, students from across the globe follow their passions and excel in the sciences, religion, business, nursing, and the performing arts. Discover why Oklahoma City University is such a great place to learn, live, and call home
OKC is a coeducational, urban private university located in Oklahoma City, in the Uptown district. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts, fine arts, sciences and business. OKC is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and Oklahoma City University is also listed in Forbes’ “Best Christian Colleges” & “100 Best College Buys.”
OKC offers more than 70 undergraduate degrees and more than 20 graduate degrees and is consistently ranked a top regional university by U.S. News and World Report.
OKC has been leading students to their creative edge for more than a century. We are a diverse community of academic achievers, big thinkers, creative artists, and active servant leaders. At OKC, you will have boundless opportunities to create, lead, and serve. You will find friendships, mentorships, and connections to employers and community leaders.
Every year employers from all around the nation visit OKC to recruit graduates. However, many students find that Oklahoma City is the ideal place to start a career because it is a hotbed for diverse and innovative employment. Fortune 500 companies headquarter in our own backyard and major corporations are located around the city. Our grads find success.
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (USA)
Home to more than 1.2 million Oklahomans and an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, the Oklahoma City metro 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 livable city where you can chase your dreams and still enjoy a rich quality of life.
The campus sits in the heart of OKC in the historic and vibrant Uptown 23rd 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 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.
School & Faculty
- Kramer School of Nursing
- Margaret E. Petree College of Performing Arts
- Ann Lacy School of Dance and Entertainment
- School of Theatre
- Wanda L. Bass School of Music
- Meinders School of Business
- Petree College of Arts & Sciences
- School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
- School of Visual Arts
- Wimberly School of Religion
- School of Law
