It is part of the Oklahoma State University System.

Founded in 1961 as a branch of Oklahoma State University–Stillwater,[1] its name changed from Oklahoma State University Technical Institute to its current designation in 1990.

Classes are held weekdays and weeknights, on-campus, online and hybrid, with intersession courses available.

The academic divisions at OSU-OKC include Agriculture Technologies & Business Administration, Health Sciences, Human Services, Initial College Studies, Liberal Arts, and Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM).

OSU-OKC offers Bachelors, and Associate degree as well as Certificate programs.