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Colleges and Universities in the Oklahoma City Metro Area

Both of the top state schools, OU and OSU, are within a fairly short distance of Oklahoma City, but there are plenty of other options as well. A number of two year colleges and universities reside in and around the metro with a variety of degree plan options.
Oklahoma City Metro Area Colleges and Universities
Oklahoma City has a number of institutions of higher learning within the city and surrounding metropolitan communities - Here is a guide with information on each of the colleges and universities in the Oklahoma City metro area.
Southern Nazarene University Profile
A private, 4-year institution, Southern Nazarene University is affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene and located in Bethany, Oklahoma - The school offers Associate, Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees.
Oklahoma Baptist University Profile
Shawnee's Oklahoma Baptist University is a private Christian university established in 1910 and owned by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma - The school's downtown Oklahoma City campus is located in the Deep Deuce area and houses the OBU International Graduate School.
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City Profile
There is a branch of Stillwater's Oklahoma State University located right here in Oklahoma City - OSU-OKC was once known as Oklahoma State University Technical Institute and now has over 40 degrees and certificates available.
Oklahoma Christian University Profile
Oklahoma Christian University is a private 4-year institution affiliated with the Church of Christ and located in north Oklahoma City and Edmond - It was founded originally as a 2 year Bartlesville Oklahoma college in 1950 called Central Christian College before relocating to Oklahoma City as Oklahoma Christian University in the late 1950's.
University of Oklahoma Profile
The University of Oklahoma was founded in Norman in 1890 and is one of the state's premiere public 4-year institutions - The school is well-know nationally for its academics and Sooners athletic programs as well as a long list of distinguished alumni.
University of Central Oklahoma
The University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond has known many names since opening as the Territorial Normal School in 1890 - UCO is renowned as one of the state's better institutions for education training and is currently the 3rd largest school in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) was founded in 1972 and is one of the larger community colleges in the region as far as enrollment - Here's a profile of the school with academic information and details on tuition and enrollment.
Rose State College
Rose State College was founded in 1970 and originally named Oscar Rose Junior College after the former Midwest City-Del City Superintendent of Schools - It is a public institution with an open admission policy - Rose State primarily offers associate degrees and university transfer education to a current enrollment of nearly 9,000 as well as on-site courses at both Tinker Air Force Base and the University of Central Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City University
A fairly small, urban private school, Oklahoma City University was founded pre-statehood in 1904 and is one of the more respected universities in the state, ranking as the only one listed in U.S. News and World Report's best master's level institutions in the region - Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the university is also routinely listed among the best Christian universities.
Oklahoma College and University Tuition Rates
If you're pursuing higher education in Oklahoma, plan your costs in advance. Here are some useful tables with tuition rates for residents and non-residents, graduate and undergraduate. The major state universities are represented as well as the metro-area colleges and institutions.
College Goal Sunday in Oklahoma
College Goal Sunday, usually held on the 2nd Sunday of February each year, is a statewide event in which students can get detailed information on financial aid, scholarships, grants and college planning. Students also fill out the FAFSA, the essential federal application for financial aid.
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
The official site for Oklahoma State University's Oklahoma City campus has information on degree programs, admissions, financial aid and course schedule.
Oklahoma Christian University
The official site for Oklahoma Christian University has information on degree programs, admissions, financial aid and course schedule.
Langston University - OKC Campus
The official site for Langston University's Oklahoma City campus has information on degree programs, admissions, financial aid and course schedule.
Redlands Community College - Official Site
The official site for El Reno's Redlands Community College has information on degree programs, admissions, financial aid and course schedule.
Southern Nazarene University
The official site for Bethany's Southern Nazarene University has information on degree programs, admissions, financial aid and course schedule.
Southwestern College
The official site for Midwest City's Southwestern College campus has information on degree programs, admissions, financial aid and course schedule.
Southwestern Christian University
The official site for Bethany's Southwestern Christian College has information on degree programs, admissions, financial aid and course schedule.
University of Phoenix - Oklahoma City
The official site for University of Phoenix's Oklahoma City campus has information on degree programs, admissions, financial aid and course schedule.
Mid-America Christian University
The official site for Mid-America Christian University has information on degree programs, admissions, financial aid and course schedule.

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