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Oklahoma City University

OCU · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Oklahoma City University is a prestigious private university situated in the heart of Oklahoma City. Renowned globally for the Wanda L. Bass School of Music, the School of Theatre, Meinders School of Business, Kramer School of Nursing, and OCU School of Law.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1904
Student Population
2,600+
International Ratio
7%
Academic Staff
270+
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

OCU features the Wanda L. Bass School of Music (an All-Steinway School), the Meinders School of Business with its full financial trading floor, the Kramer School of Nursing, and downtown Oklahoma City Law Center. Its alumni have earned numerous Tony, Grammy, and Emmy awards.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Admissions are competitive and holistic. Undergraduate applicants present high school GPA (average 3.6), honors and leadership achievements, and optional SAT/ACT scores. Auditions or portfolios are mandatory for performing arts disciplines.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Terminal clinical degree preparing advanced practice nurse leaders in clinical healthcare transformation, health systems policy, translational epidemiology, and organizational leadership.

Award / Stipend
Kramer School of Nursing Doctoral Scholarships up to $8,000
Application Deadline
March 1, 2027
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Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Mark Parker

Dean & Professor of Music
Wanda L. Bass School of Music

Dr. Parker has spearheaded modern opera and musical theatre curriculum, overseeing 250+ annual performances and building partnerships with national symphony orc...

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Dr. Lois Salmeron

Dean & Professor of Nursing
Kramer School of Nursing

Dr. Salmeron is an authority on nursing regulation, healthcare administration, and the accreditation standards of professional doctoral nursing programs....

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Dr. Russell Evans

Professor of Economics & Executive Director
Meinders School of Business

Dr. Evans directs the Steven C. Agee Economic Research Policy Institute, providing econometric forecasting and regional fiscal policy analyses for Oklahoma stat...

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Important advisory & disclaimer

OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with Oklahoma City University. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.

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