The main campus of Bacone is in Muskogee, OK (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 education and teaching and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, 43% of people who applied to Bacone were accepted. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 370 to 440. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 380 or more.
In 2007, Bacone had 884 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Bacone makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Bacone belong to the Red River Athletic Conference for major sports. The school 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
http://www.bacone.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 51 | early childhood education, physical education teaching |
| Medical Support And Technology | 26 | radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 13 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 11 | business management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | child psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | general studies, sociology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | conservation |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Media | 1 | journalism |
Number of programs and degrees for Bacone in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 84 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 52 | 12 |
In 2007, Bacone had a total enrollment of 884 students (784 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 64% |
| Women | 36% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 38% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 67% |
| Texas | 17% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 29 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Bacone offers campus housing for 475 of its 784 (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. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 782 | 339 | 43% | 218 | 64% |
| Men | 483 | 230 | 48% | 140 | 61% |
| Women | 299 | 109 | 36% | 78 | 72% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 440 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 470 |
| SAT Writing | 370 | 458 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 13% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,056 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,056 |
| Room and board | $ 6,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Bacone participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 314700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $44,162 | 5 | $45,824 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $42,275 | 7 | $37,187 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $34,333 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $44,166 | 16 | $39,992 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 304 | 108 | 412 |
| Football | 132 | 0 | 132 |
| Basketball | 43 | 33 | 76 |
| Baseball | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| Track | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 79 | 72 | 151 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, 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
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Sociology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bacone Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
American Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships
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