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Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, Oklahoma

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Overview

Enrollment

1,399
Oklahoma Baptist University overview
Location Shawnee, Oklahoma
Online okbu.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Oklahoma Baptist University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) is situated in Shawnee, Oklahoma, approximately 30 miles east of Oklahoma City. The private, liberal arts institution, founded in 1910 by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, operates from a 200-acre campus characterized by Georgian-Colonial architecture and tree-lined walkways. OBU maintains a selective admission process and offers undergraduate programs across multiple disciplines, with notable strengths in nursing, teacher education, business, and ministry studies. The campus features traditional residence halls with required on-campus living for underclassmen, while its athletic program competes in NCAA Division II as the Bison, participating in the Great American Conference.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

3/10

Value

Oklahoma Baptist University is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
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SAT 960/1160
ACT 17/24
GPA 3.68

Applications Accepted

47.3% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$29,330
Costs for Oklahoma Baptist University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,350
Other Fees$3,550
Room and Board $8,248
Budget for Other Expenses$4,642
Total One Year Cost$47,120

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

51% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Oklahoma Baptist University students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 19%
Education 16%
Visual and Performing Arts 10%
Business 9%
Social Sciences 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024