Oklahoma Baptist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5032 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1401 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1322 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #1 of 2 | In Shawnee |
| #3578 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Undergraduates
- 1,409
- Graduates
- 117
- 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 56% and is among the top 19% 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 | 56% | 84% | 48% |
| Applicants | 3,730 | 1,192 | 1,577 |
| Admissions | 2,077 | 996 | 756 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 427 | 213 | 214 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
130 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
106 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
73 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1000
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Oklahoma Baptist University are 1000-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
306 or 71%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Oklahoma Baptist University are 20-28 (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 | 869 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 250 (17%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 147 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 91 (6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 48 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 31 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 17 (1%) |
| Asian | 17 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Oklahoma Baptist University is $25,099 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 | $20,668 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,530 |
| $48-75K | $24,595 |
| $75-110K | $24,828 |
| $110K+ | $27,449 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,340 | $9,900 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,340 | $9,900 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,340 | $9,900 |
| Fee in-district | $3,710 | |
| Fee in-state | $3,710 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,710 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,300 |
| Room charge | $3,690 |
| Meal charge | $4,610 |
Oklahoma Baptist University majors
Oklahoma Baptist University has granted 302 bachelor's degrees across 55 programs and 32 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 | 33 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | 9 |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 20 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 18 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 18 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | |
| History, General | 9 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Digital Arts | 8 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 8 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 | |
| Accounting | 7 | |
| Criminology | 7 | |
| Finance, General | 7 | |
| Graphic Design | 7 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 6 | |
| Psychology, General | 6 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 5 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies, Other | 5 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 3 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 3 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 3 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | |
| Women's Ministry | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | 2 | |
| Family and Community Services | 2 | |
| Forensic Psychology | 2 | |
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |
| Natural Sciences | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 2 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 2 | |
| Youth Ministry | 2 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 1 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 1 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | |
| Journalism | 1 | |
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 302 | 32 |
Oklahoma Baptist University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 42% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 45% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Oklahoma Baptist University has published 326 scientific papers with 3,443 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, Engineering, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 9 |
| 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 | 124 |
| 2016 | 13 | 98 |
| 2017 | 8 | 108 |
| 2018 | 13 | 204 |
| 2019 | 11 | 216 |
| 2020 | 10 | 257 |
| 2021 | 5 | 297 |
| 2022 | 4 | 299 |
| 2023 | 8 | 299 |
| 2024 | 10 | 324 |
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.
-
Mary Fallin
- Enrolled in Oklahoma Baptist University
- Studied in 1973-1975
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Mary Fallin is an American politician who served as the 27th governor of Oklahoma from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, she was elected in 2010 and reelected in 2014. She is the first and only woman to be elected governor of Oklahoma. She was the first woman to represent Oklahoma in Congress since Alice Mary Robertson left office in 1923.
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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 100m relay in Doha 2019. He is also the Pan-Am Games Champion.
-
William R. Pogue
- Occupations
- astronautmilitary officerautobiographermathematicianaircraft pilot
- Biography
-
William Reid "Bill" 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 | 295 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 500 W University Shawnee, Oklahoma, 74804 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 31,000 |
| Phone | 4052752850 |