The main campus of Bacone is in Muskogee, Oklahoma (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a American Baptist institution. Bacone is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Bacone students most commonly major in a field related to business and management.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 50% of people who applied to Bacone were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 340 to 430. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 350 or more.
In 2005, Bacone had 795 enrolled students. Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Many students at Bacone live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Red River Athletic Conference for major sports. Bacone takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
Bacone College
2299 Old Bacone Rd
Muskogee, OK 74403-1597
General Phone: (918) 683-4581
Admissions Phone: (918) 781-7340
Financial Aid Phone: (918) 781-7294
http://www.bacone.edu
Bacone awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 43 | business management, business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 27 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, education, early childhood education |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 15 | radiation therapist |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, history |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical records tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | conservation |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Media | 1 | journalism |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Science | 0 | biology |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Bacone in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 91 | 15 |
| Bachelor's degree | 49 | 5 |
In 2005, Bacone had a total enrollment of 795 students (687 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 65% |
| Women | 35% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 40% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 78% |
| Texas | 12% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 24 % |
Bacone offers campus housing for 455 of its 687 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Muskogee, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 840 | 420 | 50% | 142 | 34% |
| Men | 386 | 204 | 53% | 92 | 45% |
| Women | 454 | 216 | 48% | 50 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 340 | 430 |
| SAT Math | 350 | 460 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 11% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 85% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (918) 781-7340
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,820 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,820 |
| Room and board | $ 5,700 |
| Room charge | $ 3,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Bacone participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 314700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (918) 781-7294
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $35,170 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $39,508 | 5 | $33,965 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $29,733 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $39,246 | 15 | $33,318 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Track | Red River Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 319 | 130 | 449 |
| Football | 113 | 0 | 113 |
| Basketball | 53 | 24 | 77 |
| Baseball | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| Track | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 100 | 98 | 198 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
LIBERAL ARTS
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bacone Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
American Baptist affiliation
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships
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