Applying to OCU Oklahoma City University offers two methods for applying: the Common Application and the institutional application on our website. OCU offers rolling admissions, but in order to be considered for the full range of scholarships, please encourage your students to apply by March 1, 2016. In addition to the application, your student must submit an essay, official high school transcript, official SAT and/or ACT scores, a counselor letter of recommendation, and the $55 application fee. Once the completed application is received, an admission counselor will review and make a decision. If your student is applying as a performing arts major, an audition is required. Information varies by department, so please encourage your students to research and sign up early for their auditions. Incoming freshmen must have a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average, we also require an SAT score of 1020 or higher (OCU only considers the reading and math sections) or a 22 or higher on the ACT. Transfer students must have a minimum of 30 credits completed at a post-secondary institution and minimum GPA of 2.0. If a student does not meet these qualifications, students will be asked to submit additional documentation and our admission committee will review their application. Please have your students contact their admissions counselor if they have any additional questions. We appreciate all the work you do in assisting your students through this process.
Freshmen Scholarships
At Oklahoma City University, the application for admission is also the application for most scholarships. Students are strongly encouraged to apply for admission and scholarships early while scholarships are most abundant. In most cases, scholarships are stackable, but may not exceed the cost of tuition. Please see each scholarship for individual consideration deadlines. NOTE: The February 2016 ACT and January 2016 SAT exam is the last exam which will be considered for academic and departmental scholarship upgrades. The seventh semester high school transcript is the last transcript where academic and departmental scholarship upgrades are guaranteed (exceptions would be strongly considered for students in talent programs (academic and athletic) having performance-based state competitions or auditions post-March). If a student receives a substantial special university scholarship (50% tuition covered or more, e.g. Pageant Scholarships) during their time at OCU, this replaces their academic and departmental awards for the semester(s) awarded. Additional semester use of academic and departmental awards are not added to make up for semesters the awards were replaced for a substantial special university scholarship.
Freshmen University Academic Merit Scholarships (Priority deadline of March 1, 2016. See description for details) Academic scholarships are based on ACT/SAT test scores (excluding writing portion) and high academic ability as indicated by grade point average. To receive any Oklahoma City University merit based scholarships, incoming Fall 2016 freshmen students must submit their application and all required documents* by the priority deadline of March 1, 2016. After the priority deadline, scholarship amounts are
not guaranteed. Full-time enrollment of 12 or more hours per semester is required for scholarship. Awards are renewable up to seven consecutive semesters (excluding summer terms) with required minimum cumulative 3.0 unweighted GPA. Test Score
Scholarship
GPA 3.0-3.29
GPA 3.30-3.59
GPA 3.60-4.0
ACT: 22-23 SAT: 1020-1080
Opportunity Award
$1,700.00 (per year)
$2,200.00 (per year)
$2,700.00 (per year)
ACT: 24-25 SAT: 1090-1160
Achievement Award
$2,200.00 (per year)
$2,700.00 (per year)
$3,200.00 (per year)
ACT: 26-28 SAT: 1170-1280
University Award
$3,300.00 (per year)
$3,800.00 (per year)
$4,300.00 (per year)
ACT: 29-32 SAT: 1290-1430
Presidential Award
$5,400.00 (per year)
$5,900.00 (per year)
$6,400.00 (per year)
ACT: 33-36 SAT: 1440-1600
Provost Award
$7,000.00 (per year)
$7,500.00 (per year)
$8,000.00 (per year)
*Required documents include application, application essay, official high school transcript, official test scores, high school counselor's recommendation form, and $55 application fee.
Freshmen Departmental Awards* In addition, students who are admitted to and enrolled in the Petree College of Arts and Sciences, Meinders School of Business, or the Kramer School of Nursing will be awarded a departmental scholarship in conjunction with the academic merit scholarship. This award is based on a combination of the student ACT or SAT (excluding writing portion) and high school GPA. Full-time enrollment of 12 or more hours per semester is required for scholarship. NOTE: The same deadlines apply for Departmental Awards as they do for Merit Based Scholarships. See Merit Based Scholarships for more details. Test Score
Scholarship
GPA 3.0-3.29
GPA 3.30-3.59
GPA 3.60-4.0
ACT: 22-23 SAT: 1020-1080
Departmental Award
$3,000.00 (per year)
$3,500.00 (per year)
$4,000.00 (per year)
ACT: 24-25 SAT: 1090-1160
Departmental Award
$4,000.00 (per year)
$4,500.00 (per year)
$5,000.00 (per year)
ACT: 26-28 SAT: 1170-1280
Departmental Award
$6,000.00 (per year)
$6,500.00 (per year)
$7,000.00 (per year)
ACT: 29-32 SAT: 1290-1430
Departmental Award
$9,000.00 (per year)
$9,500.00 (per year)
$10,000.00 (per year)
ACT: 33-36 SAT: 1440-1600
Departmental Award
$10,000.00 (per year)
$10,500.00 (per year)
$11,000.00 (per year)
*Students who are admitted to the Wanda L. Bass School of Music, the School of Theatre, the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management programs are eligible to audition for talent scholarships and are not eligible to receive these Departmental Awards.
Service & Leadership Scholarships Oklahoma City University offers service and leadership scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen students. A few of these scholarships include the Clara Luper, American Indian, and OCULeads Scholarships. OCU also offers a wide variety of other competitive scholarships that students may apply for. To view the complete list of undergraduate scholarship opportunities, or to direct students to the application, please visit the scholarship web page.
Clara Luper and American Indian Scholarships The Clara Luper and American Indian Scholarships promote the United Methodist tradition of scholarship and service by removing the primary barrier to a private university, which most often is cost. These scholarships are offered to students from under-represented populations, who demonstrate need through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants must have an ACT score of at least a 24 or an SAT score of at least an 1110 (excluding writing portion) AND at least a 3.25 GPA. Preference is given to Oklahoma residents. The application deadline for both scholarships is March 1, 2016. Once applications open, Clara Luper applicants can apply here; applications for the American Indian Scholarship can be found here. For questions, please contact Student Financial Services at (405) 208-5211.
OCULeads: the President's Leadership Class
The OCULeads Scholarship is available to undergraduate students showing strong leadership skills. Students must submit an essay descriving a past leadership project, have a minumum of a 3.25 GPA and a 24 ACT or 1110 SAT. Application deadline is March 1, 2016. OCULeads requires a cumulative 3.0 GPA for renewal. Once application is open, your student can apply here.
Note: Due to scheduling considerations and arts management focus, prospective dance majors should apply to Dance & Entertainment LEADS in place of OCULeads. See information below.
Dance and Entertainment Leads Scholarship Dance and Entertainment LEADS is a scholarship program that recognizes outstanding dance and arts management majors. Students selected for this program will receive a scholarship for their freshman year, participate in personalized arts and management leadership workshops, and are assigned leadership roles in dance and arts management productions. Applicants must be high school seniors and have at least a 24 ACT and 3.25 or higher GPA. The final deadline for applications is March 1, 2016.
Once application is open, your student can apply here. The Mary Ellen & George R. Randall Endowed Great Plan Scholarship George R. Randall endowed The Great Plan Scholarship as a competitive four-year scholarship covering tuition, basic room, board and fees that is awarded to a graduating high school senior who intends to study pre-medicine or science at Oklahoma City University. The Great Plan Scholarship selection committee will assess multiple criteria, including but not limited to ACT/SAT scores, GPA, letter of recommendation from a teacher or a mentor, and community involvement. Priority scholarship application deadline is March 1, with notifications by March 31, annually. Click here to download the application!
The Gary Moore Great Plan Scholarship The purpose of the Gary M. Moore, M.D., Great Plan Scholarship Fund with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is to facilitate outstanding high school seniors in need of financial assistance so that they may experience the educational opportunities offered by the Oklahoma City University College of Arts and Sciences. Eligible students must be a graduating senior in the upper 10% of his or her graduating class from an accredited Oklahoma high school, with an ACT ≥ 30, a non-smoker, and plans to pursue a major within the Oklahoma City University College of Arts and Sciences. The Gary Moore Great Plan scholarship is renewable for up to four years and can only be used at Oklahoma City University in the College of Arts and Sciences. Recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Funds may be used for tuition, fees and book expenses.
Click here to learn more and complete the application!
Native American Business Academy The Chickasaw Nation has partnered with the Meinders School of Business and Oklahoma City University to provide a full-tuition scholarship to five qualified Chickasaw students. Scholarship recipients will enter the Native American Business Scholars Academy and take part in an innovative, highly-engaging academic experience. Activities include seminars and workshops focusing on Native American business issues, academic internships and mentorships, networking opportunities with local business leaders, and community-service activities. Applicants must be a Chickasaw citizen, must meet the OCU admission requirements as a first-time freshman, including a 22 ACT or 1020 SAT (excluding the writing portion) and an unweighted 3.0 GPA. The student must also major in business or software engineering. For more information, please contact Winter Bass, Education Specialist at the Chickasaw Nation, division of Education at (580) 421-7711 or
[email protected] or Lynette Martin, Director of Student Success at Meinders School of Business at (405) 208-4913 or
[email protected].
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Visit Campus What better way for your students to decide if Oklahoma City University is right fit than a campus visit? The Office of Admission offers two tours and information sessions daily, Monday-Friday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and on Thursday afternoons at 2 p.m. During their visit to campus, students will meet with an admission counselor, take a campus tour, and have the option to meet with a financial aid representative, visit with a faculty member, sit in on a classroom, and eat in the cafeteria. Please note that some visit dates and activities are limited due to campus holidays and events. Encourage your students to schedule their visit early so that we can accommodate all of their needs. Click here to assist your students with scheduling a visit today!
River Sports Did you know that Oklahoma City is one of the top river sports destinations in the world? Located just south of downtown, the Boathouse District, along the Oklahoma River, is one of OKC's top attractions for adventure seekers. Oklahoma City University's Devon Boathouse, which is home to an Olympic training center, was the first to claim a spot on the bank. Today, our rowers and kayakers are some of the best in the world.
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