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ACCEPTANCE RATE

74.64%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

4

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$18,724

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Sociology Program

The sociology program at Oklahoma City University prepares students for careers in defense, social service, schools, software, publishing, and social work in local health agencies, government, and private corporations. The program focuses on the study of human social institutions and social relationships. Program courses include: social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, social institutions, and social problems. Get more details below including other Oklahoma colleges that offer sociology program.

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Oklahoma City University

7777 S May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City University, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a private four year institution that founded in 1904 and was originally known as Epworth University. The school was built by Anton Classen, a local developer who had been active in the construction of the city and desired a Methodist university in the area to promote Methodist ideology and faith.

OCU closed in 1911 and was reopened in 1922 when Oklahoma Methodist University moved from its location in Guthrie to Oklahoma City and absorbed the faculty from the nearby defunct Fort Worth University. The school experienced a decline in enrollment and services during World War II, but found increased numbers at the end of the war, resulting in rapid growth and expansion.

Academics

Oklahoma City University offers variety of programs and majors resulting in a bachelor's degree upon completion. Courses for a bachelor's degree include nationally mandated general education requirements, lower and upper division courses related to the major, and elective courses that allow for the exploration of studies traditionally outside of the realm of one's major. Additionally students may opt to take additional courses in a secondary area of study. These courses allow the student to receive a minor degree that demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of the topic chosen.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment and Oklahoma City University must submit an application for admission, along with transcripts and standardized test scores. The provided material will be reviewed by the school, determining whether admissions requirements are met and making a final decision regarding admission. After the decision is rendered the student will be notified, and if admitted will receive additional information to prepare them for the start of their academic career at OCU.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, which are awarded based on need as determined by the applicant's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine need and aid program eligibility when constructing the aid packet.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Oklahoma City University has offered the following programs for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree0
Master's Degree17

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male4
Female13

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black2
Hispanic2
White11
Non Resident Alien2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Sociology program at Oklahoma City University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students Oklahoma City University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Oklahoma City University may provide services to students like:

  • Distance learning
  • Counseling assistance
  • Student employment
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Oklahoma City University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Sooner Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Sooner Athletic Conference)
  • Track and Field (Sooner Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling