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Oklahoma Baptist University

Oklahoma Baptist University is a small, private institution located in Shawnee, ok. Founded in 1910, Oklahoma Baptist University offers undergraduate degrees in 72 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,246 undergraduates
cost $32,880 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Oklahoma Baptist University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 47.3%
SAT score average 1054
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.85
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Oklahoma Baptist University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Communication and Media Studies
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $32,880
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,248
Books & supplies $1,350
Other expenses $4,642
Cost of attendance* $47,120
Average financial aid package $24,130
Estimated cost $22,990 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $32,880
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,248
Books & supplies $1,350
Other expenses $4,642
Cost of attendance* $47,120
Average financial aid package $24,130
Estimated cost $22,990 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Oklahoma Baptist University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,246, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

1,413

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
63%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
5%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
15%
Unknown %
8%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Oklahoma Baptist University, students love their Campus Activities Board, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 500 W University, Shawnee, OK 74804
phone 405-275-2850
address https://www.okbu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Campus activities board

University concert series

Student foundation

Blitz week activities

Canterbury

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Oklahoma Baptist University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Oklahoma Baptist University?

Oklahoma Baptist University is located in Shawnee, ok.

What is the acceptance rate at Oklahoma Baptist University? 

The acceptance rate for Oklahoma Baptist University is 47%.

What’s the average GPA for Oklahoma Baptist University?

The average high school GPA for Oklahoma Baptist University students was 3.85.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Oklahoma Baptist University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Oklahoma Baptist University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $188,480.

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