Oklahoma Baptist University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Oklahoma Baptist University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,400 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1910 and is one of the 4 schools and colleges located in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Baptist University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Oklahoma Baptist University will give you the opportunity to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
84
Oklahoma Baptist University deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 84 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Nursing, Medical, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Oklahoma Baptist University student retention rate is fair at 71% (close to Oklahoma average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at Oklahoma Baptist University is below average - 55%. Roughly 4% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Oklahoma Baptist University is pretty decent, 15:1. Learn more about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are very high, around $29,400 per year. The additional fees at Oklahoma Baptist University not covered by tuition are approximately $3,600, which comes to a total of $33,000 annually.

Read the details about Oklahoma Baptist University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
47%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 3,403 applications were submitted and 1,611 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get accepted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Oklahoma Baptist University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,600
Medium
Oklahoma Baptist University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Oklahoma Baptist University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Oklahoma Baptist University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,700 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - nearly $3,600 a year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Oklahoma Baptist University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Oklahoma Baptist University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Oklahoma Baptist University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Oklahoma Baptist University
500 W University
Shawnee, Oklahoma
74804, USA
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Shawnee Beauty CollegeShawnee Beauty CollegeShawnee, OK
Shawnee Beauty College Rating
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Gordon Cooper Technology CenterGordon Cooper Technology CenterShawnee, OK
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Family of Faith Christian UniversityFamily of Faith Christian UniversityShawnee, OK
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Seminole State CollegeSeminole State CollegeSeminole, OK
Seminole State College Rating
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Eastern Oklahoma County Technology CenterEastern Oklahoma County Technology CenterChoctaw, OK
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Mid Del Technology CenterMid Del Technology CenterMidwest City, OK
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