Overview

Oklahoma Baptist University is a 4-year institution located in Shawnee, OK, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 500 W. University St.
Shawnee, OK  74804
United States

Contact Phone: 405-585-5000

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
International Marketing	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Management Science	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other	×
Journalism	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer Science	×
Information Science/studies	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Education, General	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Social Science Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Community Services	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Near Eastern And Biblical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	×
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Marriage And Family Therapy/counseling	×
Physical Therapy/therapist	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Statistics, Other	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Sciences	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General	×
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology, Other	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies	×
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Religion/religious Studies, Other	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Forensic Chemistry	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Counseling Psychology	×
Forensic Psychology	×
Psychology, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Criminology	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Political Science And Government, Other	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies	×
Divinity/ministry	×
Missions/missionary Studies	×
Pastoral Studies/counseling	×
Religious Education	×
Religious/sacred Music	×
Theology And Religious Vocations, Other	×
Women's Ministry	×
Youth Ministry	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Digital Arts	×
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Keyboard Instruments	×
Music Pedagogy	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Voice And Opera	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,730

Applied

2,077

Accepted

1,409

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,577

Females Applied

756

Females Accepted

48%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,192

Males Applied

996

Males Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.85

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 1st	September 1st	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	550	-	-
SAT Math	550	-	-
ACT Composite	24	19	25

Tuition & Fees

Fees

4,070

Full-time student fees

8,930

Room & board

Financial Aid

29,696

Avg. Financial Aid Package

31,049

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

27,998

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,482

Avg. Loan Aid

13,530

Avg. Grant Aid

11,651

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

83%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,409

Total Undergrad students

28%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (45.56%)

Female (54.44%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Biggie, Spring Affair and Christmas Chapel

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Campus Activities Board, University Concert Series, Student Foundation, Blitz Week Activities and Canterbury

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No
Basketball		No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No
Football		No
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer	No	No
Softball	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball		No

Faculty

87

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Male - 54

Female - 33