Oklahoma Baptist University: Statistics

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#4565 of 14,131 In the World
#1265 of 2,597 In North America
#1189 of 2,496 In the United States
#15 of 31 In Oklahoma State
#1 of 2 In Shawnee
#3691 of 4,461 For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
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Religion
Baptist
Acceptance rate
49%
Average SAT
1155
Average ACT
18
Avg. cost to attend
$23,839 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,427
Graduates
142
Male:Female Ratio
45:55
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
www.okbu.edu

Oklahoma Baptist University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Oklahoma Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 49% and is among the top 15% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 49% 48% 51%
Applicants 3,653 1,407 2,134
Admissions 1,805 677 1,090
Freshmen enrolled full time 373 147 222
Freshmen enrolled part time 1 1

149 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

106 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
76 or 21%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 1070
or below

75% of them
had 1240
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Oklahoma Baptist University are 1070-1240 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
200 or 57%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 17
or below

75% of them
had 19
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in Oklahoma Baptist University are 17-19 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
Formal demonstration of competencies Considered but not required
Recommendations Considered but not required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Secondary school rank Considered but not required
College-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

White 922 (62%)
Two or more races 184 (12%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 150 (10%)
Black or African American 94 (6%)
Hispanic 54 (4%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 50 (3%)
Asian 25 (2%)
Nonresident Alien 15 (1%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 2 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend Oklahoma Baptist University is $23,839 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Net average cost to attend
$23,839/year
Average aid awarded
$24,896
Students receiving aid
100%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $17,562
$30-48K $17,103
$48-75K $21,033
$75-110K $21,570
$110K+ $26,102

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $31,700$9,900
Tuition in-state $31,700$9,900
Tuition out-of-state $31,700$9,900
Fee in-district $3,870
Fee in-state $3,870
Fee out-of-state $3,870

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 1,565
Combined charge for room and board $8,520
Room charge $3,770
Meal charge $4,750

Oklahoma Baptist University majors

Oklahoma Baptist University has granted 292 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs and 23 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oklahoma Baptist University.

Major Bachelor Master
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 40
Physical Therapy & Therapist 21
Elementary Education and Teaching 16
Business Administration and Management, General 10 5
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 14
Counseling Psychology 13
Bible & Biblical Studies 12
Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General 12
Communication and Media Studies, Other 11
Criminology 11
Religion & Religious Studies, Other 2 9
Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling 9
Psychology, General 8
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 7
Finance, General 7
Accounting 6
Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 6
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 6
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 6
Graphic Design 5
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
Music, General 5
Political Science and Government, General 5
Biochemistry 4
Creative Writing 4
Digital Arts 4
International & Globalization Studies 4
Youth Ministry 4
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3
English & Language Arts Teacher Education 3
Forensic Psychology 3
History, General 3
Mathematics, General 3
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 3
Physics, General 3
Art & Art Studies, General 2
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
Information Science & Studies 2
Mathematics Teacher Education 2
Music Teacher Education 2
Philosophy 2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 1
English Language and Literature, General 1
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 1
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 1
Journalism 1
Missions & Missionary Studies 1
Pastoral Studies & Counseling 1
Social Science Teacher Education 1
Sociology, General 1
Grand Total 292 23

Oklahoma Baptist University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 52% 48% 56%
  • Full-time retention rate - 72%
  • Part-time retention rate - 100%

Publications & Citations

Oklahoma Baptist University has published 330 scientific papers with 3,693 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, and Engineering.

Publications
330
Citations
3,693

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
244 / 1,794
Political Science
159 / 1,553
Law
147 / 1,491
Philosophy
131 / 786
Sociology
119 / 1,197
History
103 / 266
Environmental Science
101 / 1,148
Computer Science
97 / 1,741
Biology
96 / 1,758
Engineering
94 / 1,675
Art & Design
91 / 183
Physics
84 / 972
Psychology
83 / 1,100
Business
75 / 1,054
Medicine
71 / 1,277
Geography and Cartography
65 / 250
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
61 / 474
Chemistry
61 / 1,821
Quantum and Particle physics
54 / 297
Mathematics
54 / 622
Linguistics
51 / 611
Literature
48 / 63
Archaeology
46 / 159
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
44 / 570
Geology
44 / 757
Economics
43 / 294
Art History
41 / 74
Education Majors
37 / 332
Biochemistry
35 / 1,301
Media Studies
32 / 50
Paleontology
32 / 347
Classics and Ancient History
31 / 33
Math Teachers
30 / 362
Development Studies
29 / 206
Statistics
28 / 277
Advertising
28 / 16
Materials Science
27 / 595
Astrophysics and Astronomy
26 / 280
Genetics
26 / 821
Organic Chemistry
25 / 537

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 4 13
1994 5 11
1995 8 14
1996 5 16
1997 4 11
1998 5 18
1999 3 19
2000 3 28
2001 3 29
2002 14 33
2003 4 29
2004 5 32
2005 8 41
2006 12 64
2007 5 68
2008 8 85
2009 2 69
2010 9 89
2011 8 97
2012 5 105
2013 12 108
2014 9 106
2015 14 144
2016 13 98
2017 8 108
2018 13 204
2019 11 216
2020 10 257
2021 5 297
2022 4 299
2023 8 301
2024 10 328
2025 5 287
Academic rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University alumni

  1. Oral Roberts

    Oral Roberts
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1918-2009 (aged 91)
    Occupations
    televangelist
    Biography

    Granville Oral Roberts was an American Charismatic Christian televangelist, who was one of the first to propagate Prosperity Gospel Theology. He was ordained in the Pentecostal Holiness Church from 1936 until his transfer to the United Methodist church in 1968, a controversial relationship that ended in 1987 when his credentials were revoked. He is considered one of the forerunners of the charismatic movement, and at the height of his career was one of the most recognized preachers in the US. He founded the Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association and Oral Roberts University.

  2. Mary Fallin

    Mary Fallin
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1954-.. (age 72)
    Enrolled in Oklahoma Baptist University
    Studied in 1973-1975
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Mary Newt Fallin is an American politician and real estate broker who served as the 27th governor of Oklahoma from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served as the U.S. representative for Oklahoma's 5th congressional district from 2007 to 2011, and as lieutenant governor from 1995 to 2007. As of 2025, Fallin remains the only woman to have served as governor of Oklahoma.

  3. Mike Rodgers

    Mike Rodgers
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1985-.. (age 41)
    Occupations
    athletics competitorsprinter
    Biography

    Michael Rodgers is an American professional track and field sprinter who specializes in the 100 m and the 60 m. He won the gold medal in the 100 m relay in Doha 2019. He is also the Pan-Am Games Champion.

  4. William R. Pogue

    William R. Pogue
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1930-2014 (aged 84)
    Occupations
    military officerautobiographermathematicianaircraft pilotastronaut
    Biography

    William Reid Pogue was an American astronaut and pilot who served in the United States Air Force (USAF) as a fighter pilot and test pilot, and reached the rank of colonel. He was also a teacher, public speaker and author.

All 17 notable alumni

General info

Founded 1910
Motto Eruditione Religioneque Veritas
Colors green, gold
Academic calendar August to May (August - December; February-May). Also Summer Session, June and/or July
Total FTE staff 323
Carnegie classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs

Location and contacts

Address 500 W University
Shawnee, Oklahoma, 74804
United States
City population 31,000
Phone 4052752850

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