Oklahoma Baptist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4947 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1389 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1312 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #1 of 2 | In Shawnee |
| #2727 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 47%
- Undergraduates
- 1,330
- Graduates
- 69
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 47% and is among the top 13% 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 | 47% | 51% | 50% |
| Applicants | 3,403 | 1,163 | 1,833 |
| Admissions | 1,611 | 590 | 924 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 366 | 144 | 222 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
143 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
22 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
85 or 23%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Oklahoma Baptist University are 960-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
351 or 95%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Oklahoma Baptist University are 17-24 (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 | 904 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 212 (16%) |
| Black or African American | 98 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 64 (5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 35 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 23 (2%) |
| Asian | 11 (0.8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 10 (0.7%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Oklahoma Baptist University is $24,672 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 | $16,729 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,720 |
| $48-75K | $20,801 |
| $75-110K | $23,152 |
| $110K+ | $26,099 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,330 | $9,900 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,330 | $9,900 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,330 | $9,900 |
| Fee in-district | $3,550 | |
| Fee in-state | $3,550 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,550 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,629 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,020 |
| Room charge | $3,630 |
| Meal charge | $4,390 |
Oklahoma Baptist University majors
Oklahoma Baptist University has granted 349 bachelor's degrees across 55 programs and 30 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oklahoma Baptist University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 38 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 19 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | 8 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 15 | |
| Graphic Design | 14 | |
| Accounting | 13 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 13 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 12 | |
| Biochemistry | 11 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 11 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 10 | |
| Criminology | 10 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 9 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 8 | |
| Digital Arts | 7 | |
| Psychology, General | 7 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 6 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Family and Community Services | 6 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies, Other | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |
| Finance, General | 5 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Natural Sciences | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 4 | |
| Anthropology, General | 3 | |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |
| Nursing Education | 3 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Creative Writing | 2 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 2 | |
| Forensic Psychology | 2 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | |
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| Journalism | 1 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | |
| Women's Ministry | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 349 | 30 |
Oklahoma Baptist University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 51% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Oklahoma Baptist University has published 295 scientific papers with 2,408 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History, Environmental Science, Art & Design, Biology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 8 |
| 1992 | 2 | 5 |
| 1993 | 4 | 9 |
| 1994 | 4 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 | 10 |
| 1996 | 5 | 8 |
| 1997 | 4 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 | 12 |
| 1999 | 3 | 12 |
| 2000 | 3 | 20 |
| 2001 | 3 | 18 |
| 2002 | 14 | 28 |
| 2003 | 4 | 19 |
| 2004 | 5 | 29 |
| 2005 | 9 | 37 |
| 2006 | 10 | 56 |
| 2007 | 5 | 57 |
| 2008 | 6 | 66 |
| 2009 | 2 | 45 |
| 2010 | 8 | 64 |
| 2011 | 8 | 62 |
| 2012 | 6 | 72 |
| 2013 | 12 | 91 |
| 2014 | 8 | 97 |
| 2015 | 15 | 119 |
| 2016 | 13 | 81 |
| 2017 | 7 | 108 |
| 2018 | 11 | 127 |
| 2019 | 11 | 166 |
| 2020 | 7 | 197 |
| 2021 | 3 | 210 |
| 2022 | 1 | 241 |
| 2023 | 5 | 229 |
Oklahoma Baptist University alumni
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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 both the Pentecostal Holiness and United Methodist churches. 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 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 so far 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
- sprinterathletics competitor
- 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.
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William R. Pogue
- Occupations
- autobiographermilitary officerastronautaircraft pilotmathematician
- 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 | 293 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 500 W University Shawnee, Oklahoma, 74804 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 31,000 |
| Phone | 4052752850 |