Oklahoma City University (OCU)

Oklahoma City University attendees reap the benefits of “small class sizes,” “diversity of the student body and faculty,” “diverse coursework,” and “internship and job opportunities” available by being in the “heart of Oklahoma City.” The university is well-known for the Ann Lacy School of Dance and Entertainment’s performing arts programs including “acting, musical theatre, vocal performance, theatre for young audiences, dance and dance management.” Students also note the university’s “amazing scholarships and financial aid.” “Exceptional professors” offer diverse “opportunities for students in their specific field of study,” and “loving” staff give ample “encouragement to pursue other interests and join various on-campus organizations” as well as offering “tutoring and mentoring programs.” Faculty come from “rich professional backgrounds in business and media and provide students with real-world examples of the career field they’re studying to become a part of.” “Service learning” and “experiential learning” are mandatory, and forward-thinking policies include “paperless classes” and the “POGIL—Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning—method of teaching.”

OKCU’s community of students is “incredibly welcoming” and “supportive.” Most have “a love for the arts” and are “progress-oriented.” Another “large portion” of the student population is “involved in university athletics,” including international students. “There is so much talent here,” says one student. “You hear music from everywhere or someone rehearsing their dialogue for their plays.” Students praise the “great deal of diversity” across religion, culture, and age-range. Older students with families should know that they would never be “discouraged from bringing their children on campus after class, or even to class.”

Students at OKCU love the “beautiful campus” and an environment that provides “support and love from students and faculty” alike. Students enjoy “the dedication to Greek life,” are generally involved in multiple extracurricular activities and organizations on campus, and otherwise fulfill the promise of the school’s nickname, “Over Committed University.” These commitments, however, are usually drawn on “passion,” and students often put in extra work to help each other. One student says “we are extremely supportive of one another,” and “we often collaborate on multi-cultural and artistic projects.” On weekends, students “explore the growing city” and its “restaurants, bars, and parks.” On campus, there’s “always a multicultural event, speaker, or some type of performance going on” and people also “love to socialize outside our marketplace, Alvin’s.” Additionally, the student government often hosts “bashes, carnivals, and get-togethers for all students” throughout the year.