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Oklahoma Baptist University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Oklahoma

Oklahoma Baptist University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
49.4%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹33,41,161Out-of-state
Students
1,308Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

About

Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) is a private Baptist university in Shawnee, Oklahoma. It was established in 1910 under the original name of The Baptist University of Oklahoma. OBU is owned and was founded by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.

Admissions planning estimate

49.4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 17.3%–81.5%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 55.68%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 55.7% (2,077/3,730; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

49 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,292
Offered a place 2,466
Enrolled 449

18.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1070-1240
4001600
ACT composite17-19
136

What a year costs

₹43,32,144 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹33,41,161
  • Housing₹9,11,140
  • Books & supplies₹79,842
Sticker price ₹43,32,144
After aid (average) ₹19,68,627

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹33,41,161
Out-of-state ₹33,41,161

Average aid awarded: ₹8,85,497 a year.

Outcomes and support

71.7%
Retention
52.4%
Graduation
68%
Get financial aid
37%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 62.3%
Multiracial 13.4%
Native American 8.2%
African American 6.4%
Hispanic 3.5%
Unknown 3.3%
Asian 1.8%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

4 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminologybachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Graphic Communicationsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Statistics, Otherbachelor
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiologybachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Sciencesbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Otherbachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministriesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Religious Educationbachelor
Religious Music and Worshipbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theology and Religious Vocations, Otherbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate49.41%
Total Applicants4292
Admitted Applicants2466
Enrolled Applicants449
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1070
SAT Composite 75th %1240
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %19

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹33,41,161
Out-of-State Tuition₹33,41,161
Average Housing Cost₹9,11,140
Books & Supplies₹79,842
Average Net Price₹19,68,627
Students Receiving Aid68%
Average Aid Awarded₹8,85,497
Out-of-State Students37%

Student Body Diversity

African American6.35%
Asian1.83%
Hispanic3.52%
White62.31%
Multiracial13.38%
Native American8.18%
Pacific Islander0.15%
International0.99%
Unknown Race3.29%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate52.37%
Retention Rate71.66%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates1308

Contact

Street Address500 W University St
ZIP Code74804
Phone(405) 585-5000
Websitehttps://www.okbu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/