Oklahoma Baptist University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Shawnee, OK
5.0 1 review

#3 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,569

Location Shawnee, Oklahoma
Website okbu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Baptist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Oklahoma Baptist University is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Oklahoma Baptist University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1070/1240
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/19
GPA 3.68

Acceptance Rate

49.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 20.7%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,570

Costs for Oklahoma Baptist University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$35,570
Books and Supplies		$850
Other Fees		$3,870
Room and Board		$9,700
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,580
Total One Year Cost		$53,570

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Student 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 majors at Oklahoma Baptist University are Health Professions, Education, and Visual and Performing Arts. 19% of students major in Health Professions, 16% in Education, and 10% in Visual and Performing Arts.