Oklahoma Christian University
- 1,669 Students
- Private
- Christian
Description
Oklahoma Christian University (OCU), located in Edmond, Oklahoma (near Oklahoma City), is a private Christian university affiliated with the Churches of Christ. Known for its commitment to integrating faith with learning, OCU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines such as business, engineering, nursing, and the liberal arts. Founded in 1950, the university is dedicated to providing a Christ-centered, academic community where students can develop in both intellect and character. OCU emphasizes a holistic education that prepares students for service and leadership in both their professional careers and personal lives, fostering an environment where faith and knowledge intersect to create a transformative educational experience.
National Merit
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National Merit Scholars Award: Awarded in the spring of a high school student’s senior year as determined by the National Merit Corporation. You may receive this award for up to 8 semesters.
- Amount: Up to 17 credit hours per semester of full tuition, mandatory fees, cost of room and meal plan.
- Requirements: Select OC as your first-choice university to the National Merit Corporation, maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA as an OC student.
Various
Academic Merit Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen
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The Founder’s Scholarship
- Highly acclaimed academic merit award named in honor of our university’s founders.
- Amount: $12,000 per academic year
- Minimum Requirements: GPA 3.0 and ACT of 32
- Continuing Eligibility: maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.8
- Apply: automatic, based on a weighted index of your ACT, SAT, or CLT scores and unweighted high school GPA in your OC application
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The President’s Scholarship
- OC's merit award for students who have demonstrated extraordinary academic achievement. Named in honor of the university’s presidents.
- Amount: $10,000 per academic year
- Minimum Requirements: GPA 4.0 (test score optional) or GPA 2.0 and ACT 32 or GPA of 3.0 and ACT 28
- Continuing Eligibility: maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.8
- Apply: automatic, based on a weighted index of your ACT, SAT, or CLT scores and unweighted high school GPA in your OC application
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The Dean’s Scholarship
- OC's merit award for students with outstanding academic profiles. Named for our college deans.
- Amount: $8,000 per academic year
- Minimum Requirements: GPA 3.75 (test score optional) or GPA 3.0 and ACT 23 or GPA 2.0 and ACT 27
- Continuing Eligibility: maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.6
- Apply: automatic, based on a weighted index of your ACT, SAT, or CLT scores and unweighted high school GPA in your OC application