Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

What Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City does

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) is a public two-year higher education institution operating as a campus of the Oklahoma State University System, located at 900 N. Portland Ave in Oklahoma City. Founded in 1961 as the Oklahoma State University Technical Institute, the institution serves thousands of students each semester through workforce-driven associate degrees, Bachelor of Technology degrees, certificates, and micro-credentials organized across four academic schools: Health Sciences, Human Services, Professional Studies, and STEM. It is designated as Oklahoma's technology education leader and coordinates the statewide OSU Applied Workforce program. The student body hails from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries, with a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an open admissions policy for most programs.

OSU-OKC delivers education through in-person, hybrid, and fully online modalities, with 12 fully online degree programs supported by a Canvas Learning Management System. Core technology infrastructure includes Microsoft 365 (Cowboy Mail), EDUROAM wireless networks, the Banner student information system, and the ACCUPLACER computerized placement testing system. Specialized programs include Nursing (in partnership with Mercy Health since 1971), Police Science (in partnership with the Oklahoma City Police Department since 1969), Fire Protection, and various allied health programs with specialty accreditations. The Training and Development Center provides non-credit professional development and customized corporate training, and the Center for Social Innovation supports leadership development for emerging community leaders.

The business model is tuition-driven with three principal revenue streams: per-credit-hour tuition and fees (Oklahoma residents at $129.95/credit hour, non-residents at $241.05/credit hour), administration of federal student financial aid (Pell, SEOG, loans, scholarships), and fee-based contract training through the Training and Development Center. The go-to-market motion is admissions-led, relying on campus tours, high school recruitment visits, college fairs, digital marketing, and personalized admissions counseling targeting first-time college students, adult learners, transfer students, international students, and concurrent-enrollment high school students. The institution operates as a state government entity under the OSU A&M Board of Regents, with funding from state appropriations, tuition, and federal grants rather than equity investment.

Name

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

Legal name

Oklahoma State University

Website

https://osuokc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City is a public two-year campus of the Oklahoma State University System delivering workforce-focused associate degrees, bachelor's of technology, certificates, and micro-credentials in healthcare, public safety, STEM, and professional studies to thousands of students from Oklahoma, all 50 states, and over 100 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education and Workforce Training

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA), Online Technology & Computer Science Universities (EDAHALAH)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Workforce training programs
• Technical degree programs
• Career education
• Professional certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition charged per credit hour, with separate rates for Oklahoma residents and non-residents. Additional revenue from general enrollment fees, technology fees, facility fees, and special course fees.
2. Financial Aid Administration: Administration of federal student aid including grants (Pell, SEOG), student loans, and institutional scholarships. While not direct revenue, federal financial aid processing supports student enrollment.
3. Contract Training Services: The Training and Development Center provides non-credit professional development, continuing education, and customized corporate training programs for businesses and individuals, generating fee-based revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OSU-OKC delivers career-focused higher education through Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Science, and Bachelor of Technology degree programs, along with certificate programs, micro-credentials, and continuing education. Instruction is delivered across four academic schools (Health Sciences, Human Services, Professional Studies, and STEM), with 12 fully online degrees plus hybrid and on-campus formats, supported by the Training and Development Center for non-credit professional development.

Product overview

OSU-OKC is a two-year higher education institution within the Oklahoma State University System offering workforce-driven technical and applied education. The institution provides over 34 degree programs including Associate in Applied Science degrees (for direct workforce entry), Associate in Science degrees (for transfer to four-year institutions), and Bachelor of Technology degrees in specialized technical fields. Programs are organized across four academic schools: Health Sciences, Human Services, Professional Studies, and STEM. The institution also offers certificate programs, micro-credentials, and continuing education through its Training and Development Center. Student support services include a Student Success and Opportunity Center with tutoring and accessibility services, Testing and Assessment Center, Career Services, and a Center for Social Innovation for leadership development. Multiple programs are available fully online or in hybrid formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OSU Applied Workforce: A statewide coordination of the OSU System's workforce-driven technical academic programs making industry-aligned education more accessible to Oklahomans.
• Center for Social Innovation

Products and services

• Associate in Applied Science Degrees

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% increase in projected employment need in health sciences fields as reported by U.S. Department of Labor Statistics
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hough Ear InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026OSU-OKC and Hough Ear Institute launched a free STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) camp initiative. The partnership aims to promote science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics education in the community.
• Mercy HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1971Nursing program was added in 1971 in partnership with Mercy Health, which brought general education curriculum. This partnership continues to provide a strong presence in the university's offerings, establishing the foundation for the School of Health Sciences programs.
• Oklahoma City Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1969Police science program started in 1969 in partnership with Oklahoma City, which formed the basis for the Police Science and Criminal Justice programs that remain part of the School of Human Services.
• OSU Stillwater CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1969Fire protection program was relocated from the Stillwater campus in 1969, establishing the fire science and emergency services programs at OSU-OKC.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Tulsa Community College: Oklahoma's largest two-year public college system, headquartered in Tulsa, offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training in applied technology, health, and business; comparable mission and program mix to OSU-OKC, but serving the Tulsa metro rather than OKC.
• Redlands Community College: Public two-year college in El Reno, Oklahoma offering associate degrees and workforce programs including horse management/agriculture; comparable in mission and rural Oklahoma footprint, though more focused on agricultural/vocational programs than OSU-OKC.
• Eastern Oklahoma State College: Public two-year college in Wilburton, Oklahoma providing associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training; comparable in mission and program mix, but serving rural southeastern Oklahoma rather than the OKC metro.
• Seminole State College: Public two-year college in Seminole, Oklahoma offering associate degrees, certificates, and online programs; a smaller, regional Oklahoma community college comparable in academic model and price positioning.

Direct peers

• Rose State College: Public two-year college in Midwest City (greater OKC) offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce programs including health sciences and public safety; competes with OSU-OKC for the same in-region students and employer partnerships.
• Oklahoma City Community College: Two-year public community college serving the Oklahoma City metro with associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training; the most direct local peer competing for the same first-time college students, transfer students, and adult learners in the OKC market.
• Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT): Sister campus within the same OSU System in Okmulgee, focused on technology, applied sciences, and workforce degrees; closest institutional peer with overlapping applied-technology mission, though geographically distinct within Oklahoma.

Emerging players

• Francis Tuttle Technology Center: Area technology center in the OKC metro offering short-term career training, certifications, and adult education in skilled trades and health; comparable applied-skills focus but primarily adult/non-degree, competing for the same workforce-learner segment.
• Moore Norman Technology Center: Public technology center serving the south OKC metro with career and technology education, short-term credentials, and customized business training; overlaps with OSU-OKC's Training and Development Center and certificate offerings in skilled trades.
• Metro Technology Centers: OKC-area technology center offering career training, certifications, and workforce development in trades, health, and IT; directly comparable in mission to OSU-OKC's applied/career programs and competes for the same working-adult segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OSUOKC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/osuokc
• Facebookfacebook.com/osuokc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oklahoma-state-university-oklahoma-city
• Instagraminstagram.com/osu.okc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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