OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
- 500 W University
- Shawnee, OK 74804
- OPEID College Code: 00316400
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- General Phone: (405) 275-2850
- President: Dr. David Whitlock
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,764
- College Mascot: Bison
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Oklahoma Baptist University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Baptist
- Website
- www.okbu.edu

- Mission Statement
- Oklahoma Baptist University is an institution founded on Christian principles and teachings whose primary purpose is to conduct educational programs in the traditional arts and sciences and in other disciplines with the intent to prepare students for effective leadership and service in the various vocations.
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Other Field)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.okbu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,345 | 2,486 | 3,831 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 883 (66%) | 1,632 (66%) | 2,515 (66%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 144 (16%) | 241 (15%) | 385 (15%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 101 | 27% |
| ACT ® Exam | 322 | 88% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 59% | 36% | 26% | 97% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,893 | $3,464 | $4,327 | $7,213 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.0% |
| Number in Default | 7 | 16 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 328 | 370 | 400 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $17,562 | $16,728 | $15,932 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $17,562 | $16,728 | $15,932 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,562 | $16,728 | $15,932 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $950 | $950 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,510 | $5,200 | $5,000 |
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,510 | $5,200 | $5,000 |
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $25,972 | $24,378 | $23,382 |
| In-State | $25,972 | $24,378 | $23,382 |
| Out of State | $25,972 | $24,378 | $23,382 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $25,972 | $24,378 | $23,382 |
| In-State | $25,972 | $24,378 | $23,382 |
| Out of State | $25,972 | $24,378 | $23,382 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $20,462 | $19,178 | $18,382 |
| In-State | $20,462 | $19,178 | $18,382 |
| Out of State | $20,462 | $19,178 | $18,382 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,764 Undergraduate: 1,709 Graduate: 55
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 748 Female: 1,016
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 740 Female: 969
- Graduate Gender Male: 8 Female: 47
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,496 Part-Time: 268
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,448 Part-Time: 261
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 48 Part-Time: 7
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 71 | 4% |
| American Indian | 122 | 7% |
| Black | 100 | 6% |
| Asian | 21 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 4% |
| White | 1,298 | 74% |
| Unknown | 88 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 20 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 432 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 531 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 302 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 95 | 5% |
| Ages 30-34 | 51 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 125 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 80 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 105 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 23 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 360 | 284 | 76 |
| Faculty Status | 111 | 111 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 62 | 62 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 6 | - | 6 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 165 | 111 | 54 |
| Primarily Instruction | 165 | 111 | 54 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 49 | 47 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 50 | 45 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 96 | 81 | 15 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 46 | 43 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 12 | 12 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 19 | 18 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,548 (108) | $48,901 (60) | $43,608 (48) |
| Professor | $54,785 (29) | $55,891 (19) | $52,683 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $49,245 (34) | $51,455 (19) | $46,445 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $40,246 (35) | $40,555 (20) | $39,834 (15) |
| Instructor | $35,552 (10) | $41,680 (2) | $34,021 (8) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,266 (3) | $61,266 (3) | - (-) |
| Professor | $66,544 (1) | $66,544 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $58,627 (2) | $58,627 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,645 (111) | $48,959 (63) | $43,608 (48) |
| Professor | $54,774 (30) | $55,819 (20) | $52,683 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $49,174 (36) | $51,123 (21) | $46,445 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $40,246 (35) | $40,555 (20) | $39,834 (15) |
| Instructor | $35,552 (10) | $41,680 (2) | $34,021 (8) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,448,619 | $1,192,465 | $1,256,154 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 49% | 51% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 286 | 140 | 146 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 127 | 64 | 63 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| All Track Combined | 127 | 64 | 63 |
| Golf | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Soccer | 50 | 22 | 28 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Tennis | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $16,278 | $14,855 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $18,420 | $14,973 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| All Track Combined | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 55% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 52% |
| Female | 57% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 46% |
| Black | 8% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 58% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 41% |
| 5 Years | 47% |
| 6 Years | 55% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | - | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 4 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009