Oklahoma Baptist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #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 |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 49%
- 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.
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
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| |||
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.
Publication / Citation count by topic
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 |
Oklahoma Baptist University alumni
-
Oral Roberts
- 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.
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Mary Fallin
- 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.
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Mike Rodgers
- 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.
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William R. Pogue
- 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.
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 |