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
Athletic Training/trainer
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

2,769

Applied

1,752

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

Tuition

31,700

Private

Fees

3,870

Full-time student fees

8,650

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

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