School Overview

Oklahoma Baptist University has a Baptist religious affiliation.

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree. Oklahoma Baptist University is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

500 W University
Shawnee, OK 74804
Main Phone: (405) 275-2850
Web Site: www.okbu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,618 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 122 male students and 193 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 38.7% of the student body, while females made up 61.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (81)%, Hispanic (19)%, Asian (39)%, and Native American (104)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 440. One quarter of students scored at least 590.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 450 or higher. One fourth of students scored 560 or higher.

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies

• Accounting
• Administrative And Secretarial
• Business Administration
• Business Economics
• Enterprise Management
• Finance
• Information Technology
• International Business
• Other Business And Management

• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Specialized Communication

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Information Sciences And Systems

• Educational Administration
• Special Education
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language
• Rhetoric And Speech

• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Office
• Nursing
• Rehabilitation Training

• Anthropology
• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Biological And Physical Sciences
• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Facility Management
• Health And Fitness

• Biology

• Foreign Languages And Literature
• Germanic Language And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music
• Other Performing And Visual Art

• Other Philosophy And Religion
• Philosophy
• Religion

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology
• Other Psychology

• Other Public Public Service
• Social Work

• Distribution And Sales Management

• Bible Study
• Misology And Missions
• Other Theology And Religious Vocation
• Religious Education
• Religious Music
• Theological And Ministerial Studies

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Oklahoma Baptist University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Sooner Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.