School Overview

Oklahoma Baptist University has a Southern Baptist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Shawnee, OK). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

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 1,609 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 133 male students and 255 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 34.3% of the student body, while females made up 65.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (2)%, Asian (1)%, and Native American (4)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 425. One quarter of students scored at least 570.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 400 or higher. One fourth of students scored 580 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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

School Accreditation

Oklahoma Baptist University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Oklahoma Baptist University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

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, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

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

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• 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.