List of Private Universities & Colleges in Oklahoma

Oklahoma is the twentieth largest state by land area yet the 28^th largest state by population. In fact, over 50% of the 4 million residents live in Lawton, Enid, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa. The state of Oklahoma is home to over 150 colleges and universities. Private colleges in the state range from Tulsa and Edmond to Oklahoma City and Bethany. Top ranked private colleges in Oklahoma include Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Oral Roberts University, Oklahoma City University, and Tulsa University.

Oklahoma Private College Differences

Private universities are defined as higher education institutions that forgo state funding. Instead, private colleges operate their schools through grants, corporate donations, internal operations, alumni donations, and tuition. Private colleges will generally offer students a smaller student body with lower classroom ratios & more individualized curriculum compared to public universities. Greater access to teaching faculty is an important variable for some students who prefer more academic collaboration.

Popular Degrees at Private Colleges in Oklahoma

The degree programs you will find offered at private universities include an array of degree programs and degree levels ranging from undergraduate to graduate. You may be interested in following a regionally-specific degree such as aeronautical engineering, crop science, cartography, Native American studies, gerontology, civil engineering, healthcare administration, landscape architecture, and wildlife management. For other students a degree in math or statistics can lead to an MBA or a JD in law while others may earn a teaching degree in science or early childhood education. There is no universal answer to what will be best for you, only the choices you make can lead you down that path. Leverage the thousands of tools found with MatchCollege to help you find the perfect private college for you today. Get motivated, stay focused, and organize your goals to set yourself up for success.

List of Large 4-Year Private Universities in Oklahoma

There are 6 large private universities in our database for Oklahoma. Follow the links below to get more details about each school.

Large Universities with Research Facilities or Faculty

The universities listed below offer many diverse academic programs, have a large student body, and usually have research facilities or faculty involved with research. These schools very often have graduate and professional programs as well.

Large Primarily Academic Universities

Each university listed below offers a diverse set of degrees and programs, unlike the research universities listed above, these schools contain little to no research activity on campus and are primarily academic.

• Mid - America Christian University (Gulf Coast Bible College) in Oklahoma City, OK
• Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, OK
• Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, OK
• Oral Roberts University (ORU) in Tulsa, OK
• Southern Nazarene University (SNU) in Bethany, OK

Small to Medium Sized 4-Year Universities

The 4-year schools listed below have a small to medium sized student body and may offer a wide range of associate and bachelor's degrees. Get more information about each school by clicking the links below.

• in Tulsa, OK
• Bacone College in Muskogee, OK
• Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, OK
• Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU or OWU) in Bartlesville, OK
• Southwestern Christian University (SCU) in Bethany, OK

4-Year Colleges with a Special Focus on an Area of Study

The schools below are grouped by their special area of focus. To learn about admissions, tuition & fees, programs offered, and more click on the school names below.

Theological Seminaries, Bible Colleges, and Other Faith-Related Institutions

• Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College in Moore, OK

Technology-Related Schools

• Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Tulsa, OK

Notes: Tuition & fee amounts are for both Oklahoma in-state residents and out of state students, unless noted otherwise. The tuition information displayed is an estimate, which we calculated based on historical data and should be solely used for informational purposes only. Please contact the respective school for information about the current school year.

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2015: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.