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Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

#2087 in US ranking Oklahoma City, OK
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$13,745
Tuition & fees
$3,848
Avg. aid
$4,557
Receiving aid
69%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
15%
Median salary
$56,423
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City?

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, commonly called OSU-OKC, began in 1961 as a technical education campus within the Oklahoma State University system. Its development into a broader public college helps explain its present mix of career-focused programs and courses intended for transfer.

OSU-OKC is distinct from Oklahoma State University's main campus in Stillwater. Applicants should use OSU-OKC's own catalog, admissions policies, and tuition schedule rather than assuming that a program or service offered elsewhere in the system is available in Oklahoma City.

What are the faculties and departments at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City?

OSU-OKC offers undergraduate study centered on associate degrees, certificates, and selected bachelor's-level pathways. Its academic offerings span general education, business and technology, health care, public safety, and other applied fields.

Representative areas include nursing, veterinary technology, emergency services, and courses in the arts and sciences. The distinction between an associate degree designed primarily for transfer and an applied degree designed primarily for employment matters: both may contain transferable courses, but their requirements serve different purposes. Students considering a regulated occupation should check the specific program's admission, clinical, and licensing requirements before choosing a major.

What is the location of Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City?

OSU-OKC is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 900 N. Portland Avenue. Its metropolitan location gives students access to regional employers and clinical or field-placement settings while making transportation planning an important part of attendance.

Because the college does not operate undergraduate housing, students generally need to arrange a commute from home or off-campus accommodation. The time and cost of travel may matter especially for programs with early clinical hours, evening classes, or placements away from campus. Will Rogers International Airport serves the Oklahoma City area, although routine travel to classes is more likely to depend on local transportation.

What is the mission and vision of Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City?

OSU-OKC's stated educational purpose emphasizes accessible higher education, workforce preparation, and service to its community. Its combination of transfer-oriented coursework and applied programs reflects those priorities.

As a public institution in the Oklahoma State University system, OSU-OKC does not have a religious affiliation. Prospective students can assess its mission in practical terms by comparing their intended program's curriculum, scheduling, transfer options, and required hands-on experience with their own goals. A mission statement describes institutional priorities; it is not, by itself, evidence of an individual student's likely outcome.

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Public

Setting type

City: Large

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

1,000 - 4,999

School type

Four-year college

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Semesters

Foundation year

1961

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Accreditation

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of less than 1 year
iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.