History
Oklahoma City University was chartered as Epworth University on September 1, 1904. The first students attended class in one all-purpose building. One hundred and sixteen students enrolled that fall. The original building is still standing and forms part of Epworth United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City.
Education
Oklahoma City University 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.
- Kramer School of Nursing
- Margaret E. Petree College of Performing Arts
- Meinders School of Business
- Petree College of Arts & Sciences
- School of Law
Research
- When the word "research" is mentioned often it conjures up images of test tubes and lab coats. While formal lab research is important, it is hardly the only important aspect of undergraduate research in the broader sense.
- Lab or field experiments are more recognizable as research practices, and scholarship of writing takes into account both reporting of research findings or new perspectives on existing research. We invite you to learn more about these aspect of research and how new and current students can be involved!
Career
Career Services empowers students and alumni with the practical knowledge needed to blend their personal goals and talents with the career development skills that will lead to success.
- Monitor user satisfaction
- Evaluate program success and outcomes
- Identify areas for improvement
- Gather institutional data for accreditation and future planning
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (5)
- M.B.A. Data Analytics
- M.Sc. Energy Management
- M.B.A. Financial Analytics
- M.A. Nonprofit Leadership
- M.B.A. Online MBA
Computer Science & IT (1)
- M.B.A. Data Analytics
Engineering & Technology (1)
- M.Sc. Energy Management
Humanities (1)
- M.F.A. Creative Writing
Law (1)
- Master Legal Studies
Medicine & Health (1)
- M.Sc. Nursing
Student services
The Division of Student Affairs serves as a combined unit of departments, allowing for broader, strategic conversations to take place regarding student engagement and development and generates a collaborative synergy. Student Affairs creates an environment and opportunity for all students to become engaged, while involving students in the process and encouraging student-driven initiatives.
Housing services
Walker Hall
- Rooms have two or three people in them with five sharing a bath
- Twin bed (standard length), floors 1 to 4
- XL Twin bed, floors 5 to 7
- Chest of drawers
- Desk
- Desk Chair
- Book shelf above bed
Banning Hall
- Central heat and air
- Suites of two rooms (four students) sharing one bath
- Extra-long twin bed
- Nightstand
- Chest of drawers
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Closet
Draper Hall
- Central heat and air
- Suites two rooms sharing one bath
- XL twin bed for double rooms
- XL Full bed for single rooms
- Nightstand
- Chest of drawers
- Desk
- Desk chair
Methodist Hall
- Full size bed
- Nightstand
- Chest of drawers
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Closet
Cokesbury Apartments
Library services
- Dulaney-Browne Library holds 22,824 music scores, 453 music reference books, 15,489 CD’s and 212 music audio resources and includes the Music Education Resource Room, which houses 6,795 items including books, CD’s, DVD’s.
- Leichter Listening Library
- Archives And Special Collections
- Chickasaw Nation Law Library
ICT services
- WiFi/Internet Access
- Cable TV
Medical services
OCU Campus Health Clinic has compiled a list of websites on subjects that are common for College Students to have questions about. We also have a few websites with general health and wellness information for other issues not specifically addressed.
Campus life
- 104 park-like acres in the heart of Oklahoma City
- 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.
Sports facilities
- The Aduddell Fitness Center exists to service the fitness needs of the students, faculty and staff.
- The Henry J. Freede Wellness Center and its Abe Lemons Arena provide the home court to Oklahoma City University’s basketball, volleyball, Cheer, and wrestling teams. It opened in January 2000, seating 3360.
Student clubs
- Alpha Chi Omega
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Alpha Phi
- Gamma Phi Beta
- Phi Mu
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Kappa Sigma
- Lambda Chi Alpha
Oklahoma City University is accredited by University Senate of the United Methodist Church and The Higher Learning Commission