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Mid America Christian University

Overview of Mid America Christian University

The campus of Mid America Christian University is in Oklahoma City, OK, which is a large city. Its Church of God nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Mid America Christian University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

Mid America Christian University is known for its programs in business and management, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.

Mid America Christian University Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Mid America Christian University had 869 students enrolled (800 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

Mid America Christian University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Sooner Athletic Conference.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mid-America Christian University equips students to impact thier world for Christ through achieving Bible-based academic excellence in a Christian environment so that students professionally serve in their chosen vocation/ministry."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Mid America Christian University

Mid America Christian University
3500 SW 119th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73170-9797
General Phone: (405) 691-3800
http://www.macu.edu

Mid America Christian University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management134business management, management sciences, organizational behavior, MIS
Therapy and Counseling41social psychology, behavioral sciences
Religion and Philosophy38theology and religious vocations, pastoral counseling and ministries, pastoral counseling, religious music
Security and Law Enforcement23criminal justice and administration
Liberal Arts7general studies, interdisciplinary studies
Education and Teaching7elementary school teaching, English teaching, music teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching
Music0music performance

Number of programs and degrees for Mid America Christian University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree17817
Master's degree682
Associate's degree41

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Mid America Christian University had a total enrollment of 869 students (800 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate84%
Graduate16%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White73%
Black15%
Hispanic5%
Asian1%
American Indian7%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-198%
20-2116%
22-2416%
25-2914%
30-3413%
35-3911%
40-4913%
50-648%
65+0%

Mid America Christian University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %

Mid America Christian University Room and Board (2007)

Mid America Christian University offers campus housing for 215 of its 800 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Oklahoma City, 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 17 meals per week.

Mid America Christian University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 12,800
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 12,800
Room and board$ 5,176
Room charge$ 2,776
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,400
Books and supplies$ 950
Other expenses$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Mid America Christian University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 694200)

Mid America Christian University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track118

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year3$53,4800*
Associate professoracademic year4$48,6003$48,043
Assistant professoracademic year4$49,0205$44,811
All faculty totalacademic year11$50,0848$46,023

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Mid America Christian University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballSooner Athletic Conference
BaseballSooner Athletic Conference
TrackSooner Athletic Conference

Mid America Christian University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Organizational Behavior Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MUSIC
Music Performance, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Social Psychology

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Mid America Christian University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mid America Christian University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Mid America Christian University % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Mid America Christian University % of degrees in business and management
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Mid America Christian University % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Mid America Christian University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Mid America Christian University Number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Mid America Christian University Male % of student body
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Mid America Christian University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Church of God affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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